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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.40, 13,352.10 and 3,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.40, 13,352.10 and 3,706.60 is: 5,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.40 : 13,352.10 = 3,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.40/13,352.10 = 3,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.40x = 13,352.10 × 3,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.40x = 49,490,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,490,893.86/8,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.90

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