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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.09, 13,359.71 and 4,744.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.09, 13,359.71 and 4,744.59 is: 7,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.09 : 13,359.71 = 4,744.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.09/13,359.71 = 4,744.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.09x = 13,359.71 × 4,744.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.09x = 63,386,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,386,322.75/8,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.19

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