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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.22, 13,351.83 and 3,057.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.22, 13,351.83 and 3,057.79 is: 4,586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.22 : 13,351.83 = 3,057.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.22/13,351.83 = 3,057.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.22x = 13,351.83 × 3,057.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.22x = 40,827,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827,092.26/8,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.69

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