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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.24, 13,354.30 and 3,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.24, 13,354.30 and 3,058.32 is: 4,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.24 : 13,354.30 = 3,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.24/13,354.30 = 3,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.24x = 13,354.30 × 3,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.24x = 40,841,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,841,722.78/8,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.32

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