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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.09, 13,342.91 and 4,954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.09, 13,342.91 and 4,954.23 is: 7,426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.09 : 13,342.91 = 4,954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.09/13,342.91 = 4,954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.09x = 13,342.91 × 4,954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.09x = 66,103,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,103,820.24/8,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.49

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