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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.54, 13,349.19 and 3,056.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.54, 13,349.19 and 3,056.76 is: 4,584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.54 : 13,349.19 = 3,056.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.54/13,349.19 = 3,056.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.54x = 13,349.19 × 3,056.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.54x = 40,805,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805,270.02/8,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.07

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