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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.44, 13,360.20 and 4,744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.44, 13,360.20 and 4,744.96 is: 7,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.44 : 13,360.20 = 4,744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.44/13,360.20 = 4,744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.44x = 13,360.20 × 4,744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.44x = 63,393,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,393,614.59/8,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.73

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