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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.64, 13,347.58 and 3,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.64, 13,347.58 and 3,056.20 is: 4,582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.64 : 13,347.58 = 3,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.64/13,347.58 = 3,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.64x = 13,347.58 × 3,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.64x = 40,792,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,792,874.00/8,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.62

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