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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.23, 13,352.11 and 3,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.23, 13,352.11 and 3,057.75 is: 4,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.23 : 13,352.11 = 3,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.23/13,352.11 = 3,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.23x = 13,352.11 × 3,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.23x = 40,827,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827,406.71/8,901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.72

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