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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.56, 13,353.24 and 3,057.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.56, 13,353.24 and 3,057.38 is: 4,586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.56 : 13,353.24 = 3,057.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.56/13,353.24 = 3,057.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.56x = 13,353.24 × 3,057.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.56x = 40,825,928.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825,928.91/8,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.38

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