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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.85, 13,352.18 and 3,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.85, 13,352.18 and 3,056.70 is: 4,585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.85 : 13,352.18 = 3,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.85/13,352.18 = 3,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.85x = 13,352.18 × 3,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.85x = 40,813,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,813,608.61/8,900.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.36

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