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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.09, 13,339.49 and 6,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.09, 13,339.49 and 6,708.02 is: 10,052.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.09 : 13,339.49 = 6,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.09/13,339.49 = 6,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.09x = 13,339.49 × 6,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.09x = 89,481,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,481,465.47/8,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.87

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