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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.35, 13,352.93 and 3,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.35, 13,352.93 and 3,057.20 is: 4,586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.35 : 13,352.93 = 3,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.35/13,352.93 = 3,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.35x = 13,352.93 × 3,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.35x = 40,822,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,822,577.60/8,901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.11

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