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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.64, 13,349.88 and 3,705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.64, 13,349.88 and 3,705.84 is: 5,558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.64 : 13,349.88 = 3,705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.64/13,349.88 = 3,705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.64x = 13,349.88 × 3,705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.64x = 49,472,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,472,519.30/8,900.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.31

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