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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.67, 13,350.89 and 2,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.67, 13,350.89 and 2,660.74 is: 3,991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.67 : 13,350.89 = 2,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.67/13,350.89 = 2,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.67x = 13,350.89 × 2,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.67x = 35,523,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523,220.33/8,900.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.07

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