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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.24, 13,347.96 and 3,350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.24, 13,347.96 and 3,350.68 is: 5,024.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.24 : 13,347.96 = 3,350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.24/13,347.96 = 3,350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.24x = 13,347.96 × 3,350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.24x = 44,724,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,724,742.61/8,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.55

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