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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.69, 13,348.14 and 4,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.69, 13,348.14 and 4,740.60 is: 7,108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.69 : 13,348.14 = 4,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.69/13,348.14 = 4,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.69x = 13,348.14 × 4,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.69x = 63,278,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,278,192.48/8,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.56

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