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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.68, 13,348.06 and 2,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.68, 13,348.06 and 2,976.52 is: 4,463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.68 : 13,348.06 = 2,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.68/13,348.06 = 2,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.68x = 13,348.06 × 2,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.68x = 39,730,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,730,767.55/8,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.29

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