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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.50, 13,350.83 and 3,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.50, 13,350.83 and 3,354.08 is: 5,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.50 : 13,350.83 = 3,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.50/13,350.83 = 3,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.50x = 13,350.83 × 3,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.50x = 44,779,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,779,668.36/8,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.58

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