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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.35, 13,355.01 and 2,980.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.35, 13,355.01 and 2,980.82 is: 4,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.35 : 13,355.01 = 2,980.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.35/13,355.01 = 2,980.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.35x = 13,355.01 × 2,980.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.35x = 39,808,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,808,914.30/8,904.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.73

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