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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.33, 13,349.29 and 2,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.33, 13,349.29 and 2,660.16 is: 3,988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.33 : 13,349.29 = 2,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.33/13,349.29 = 2,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.33x = 13,349.29 × 2,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.33x = 35,511,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,511,247.29/8,902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.98

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