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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.48, 13,332.96 and 4,509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.48, 13,332.96 and 4,509.28 is: 6,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.48 : 13,332.96 = 4,509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.48/13,332.96 = 4,509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.48x = 13,332.96 × 4,509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.48x = 60,122,049.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122,049.87/8,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.40

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