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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.66, 13,351.91 and 3,358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.66, 13,351.91 and 3,358.67 is: 5,038.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.66 : 13,351.91 = 3,358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.66/13,351.91 = 3,358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.66x = 13,351.91 × 3,358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.66x = 44,844,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,844,642.77/8,900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.35

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