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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.15, 13,340.95 and 3,349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.15, 13,340.95 and 3,349.67 is: 5,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.15 : 13,340.95 = 3,349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.15/13,340.95 = 3,349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.15x = 13,340.95 × 3,349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.15x = 44,687,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,687,779.99/8,900.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.01

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