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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.08, 13,353.24 and 2,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.08, 13,353.24 and 2,977.40 is: 4,466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.08 : 13,353.24 = 2,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.08/13,353.24 = 2,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.08x = 13,353.24 × 2,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.08x = 39,757,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757,936.78/8,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.64

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