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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.54, 13,353.93 and 3,056.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.54, 13,353.93 and 3,056.85 is: 4,585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.54 : 13,353.93 = 3,056.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.54/13,353.93 = 3,056.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.54x = 13,353.93 × 3,056.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.54x = 40,820,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,820,960.92/8,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.83

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