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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.92, 13,346.90 and 3,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.92, 13,346.90 and 3,055.80 is: 4,582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.92 : 13,346.90 = 3,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.92/13,346.90 = 3,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.92x = 13,346.90 × 3,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.92x = 40,785,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,785,457.02/8,900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.16

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