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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.60, 13,351.82 and 3,358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.60, 13,351.82 and 3,358.61 is: 5,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.60 : 13,351.82 = 3,358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.60/13,351.82 = 3,358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.60x = 13,351.82 × 3,358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.60x = 44,843,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,843,472.62/8,900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.26

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