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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.02, 13,350.99 and 3,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.02, 13,350.99 and 3,057.68 is: 4,586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.02 : 13,350.99 = 3,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.02/13,350.99 = 3,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.02x = 13,350.99 × 3,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.02x = 40,823,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,823,055.10/8,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.33

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