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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.55, 13,348.27 and 4,740.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.55, 13,348.27 and 4,740.49 is: 7,108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.55 : 13,348.27 = 4,740.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.55/13,348.27 = 4,740.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.55x = 13,348.27 × 4,740.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.55x = 63,277,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,277,340.45/8,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.58

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