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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.34, 13,360.08 and 4,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.34, 13,360.08 and 4,744.84 is: 7,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.34 : 13,360.08 = 4,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.34/13,360.08 = 4,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.34x = 13,360.08 × 4,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.34x = 63,391,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,391,441.99/8,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.56

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