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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.61, 13,349.37 and 2,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.61, 13,349.37 and 2,977.08 is: 4,465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.61 : 13,349.37 = 2,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.61/13,349.37 = 2,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.61x = 13,349.37 × 2,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.61x = 39,742,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,742,142.44/8,900.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.10

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