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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.08, 13,349.94 and 2,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.08, 13,349.94 and 2,659.96 is: 3,989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.08 : 13,349.94 = 2,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.08/13,349.94 = 2,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.08x = 13,349.94 × 2,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.08x = 35,510,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,510,306.40/8,900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.89

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