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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.30, 13,347.36 and 2,976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.30, 13,347.36 and 2,976.03 is: 4,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.30 : 13,347.36 = 2,976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.30/13,347.36 = 2,976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.30x = 13,347.36 × 2,976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.30x = 39,722,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722,143.78/8,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.51

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