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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.87, 13,349.81 and 3,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.87, 13,349.81 and 3,354.46 is: 5,031.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.87 : 13,349.81 = 3,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.87/13,349.81 = 3,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.87x = 13,349.81 × 3,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.87x = 44,781,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,781,353.51/8,899.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.69

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