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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.72, 13,348.08 and 2,976.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.72, 13,348.08 and 2,976.48 is: 4,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.72 : 13,348.08 = 2,976.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.72/13,348.08 = 2,976.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.72x = 13,348.08 × 2,976.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.72x = 39,730,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,730,293.16/8,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.22

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