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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.48, 13,350.54 and 2,660.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.48, 13,350.54 and 2,660.51 is: 3,990.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.48 : 13,350.54 = 2,660.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.48/13,350.54 = 2,660.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.48x = 13,350.54 × 2,660.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.48x = 35,519,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,519,245.18/8,900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.71

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