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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.46, 13,357.74 and 3,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.46, 13,357.74 and 3,358.64 is: 5,039.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.46 : 13,357.74 = 3,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.46/13,357.74 = 3,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.46x = 13,357.74 × 3,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.46x = 44,863,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863,839.87/8,902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.49

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