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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.92, 13,349.88 and 2,977.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.92, 13,349.88 and 2,977.70 is: 4,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.92 : 13,349.88 = 2,977.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.92/13,349.88 = 2,977.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.92x = 13,349.88 × 2,977.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.92x = 39,751,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751,937.68/8,902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.04

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