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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.84, 13,353.66 and 3,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.84, 13,353.66 and 3,057.68 is: 4,586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.84 : 13,353.66 = 3,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.84/13,353.66 = 3,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.84x = 13,353.66 × 3,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.84x = 40,831,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,831,219.11/8,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.83

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