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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.32, 13,351.80 and 2,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.32, 13,351.80 and 2,661.28 is: 3,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.32 : 13,351.80 = 2,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.32/13,351.80 = 2,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.32x = 13,351.80 × 2,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.32x = 35,532,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532,878.30/8,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.87

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