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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.09, 13,351.04 and 3,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.09, 13,351.04 and 3,055.94 is: 4,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.09 : 13,351.04 = 3,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.09/13,351.04 = 3,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.09x = 13,351.04 × 3,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.09x = 40,799,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,799,977.18/8,900.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.22

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