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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.46, 13,353.11 and 3,359.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.46, 13,353.11 and 3,359.47 is: 5,039.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.46 : 13,353.11 = 3,359.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.46/13,353.11 = 3,359.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.46x = 13,353.11 × 3,359.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.46x = 44,859,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,859,355.65/8,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.55

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