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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.46, 13,346.16 and 2,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.46, 13,346.16 and 2,975.22 is: 4,461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.46 : 13,346.16 = 2,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.46/13,346.16 = 2,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.46x = 13,346.16 × 2,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.46x = 39,707,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,707,762.16/8,900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.32

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