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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.90, 13,352.22 and 3,058.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.90, 13,352.22 and 3,058.38 is: 4,587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.90 : 13,352.22 = 3,058.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.90/13,352.22 = 3,058.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.90x = 13,352.22 × 3,058.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.90x = 40,836,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,836,162.60/8,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.35

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