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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.63, 13,357.58 and 3,358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.63, 13,357.58 and 3,358.85 is: 5,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.63 : 13,357.58 = 3,358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.63/13,357.58 = 3,358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.63x = 13,357.58 × 3,358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.63x = 44,866,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866,024.00/8,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.20

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