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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.70, 13,336.35 and 7,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.70, 13,336.35 and 7,249.30 is: 10,860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.70 : 13,336.35 = 7,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.70/13,336.35 = 7,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.70x = 13,336.35 × 7,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.70x = 96,679,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,679,202.06/8,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,860.76

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