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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.82, 13,333 and 4,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.82, 13,333 and 4,997.04 is: 7,485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.82 : 13,333 = 4,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.82/13,333 = 4,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.82x = 13,333 × 4,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.82x = 66,625,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,625,534.32/8,900.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.33

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