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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.74, 13,353.68 and 3,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.74, 13,353.68 and 3,059.66 is: 4,589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.74 : 13,353.68 = 3,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.74/13,353.68 = 3,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.74x = 13,353.68 × 3,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.74x = 40,857,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,857,661.43/8,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.85

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