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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.28, 13,351.36 and 3,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.28, 13,351.36 and 3,356.20 is: 5,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.28 : 13,351.36 = 3,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.28/13,351.36 = 3,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.28x = 13,351.36 × 3,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.28x = 44,809,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,809,834.43/8,902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.52

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