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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.67, 13,348.05 and 2,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.67, 13,348.05 and 2,976.52 is: 4,463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.67 : 13,348.05 = 2,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.67/13,348.05 = 2,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.67x = 13,348.05 × 2,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.67x = 39,730,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,730,737.79/8,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.29

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