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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.76, 13,353.36 and 3,058.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.76, 13,353.36 and 3,058.36 is: 4,587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.76 : 13,353.36 = 3,058.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.76/13,353.36 = 3,058.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.76x = 13,353.36 × 3,058.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.76x = 40,839,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,839,382.09/8,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.79

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