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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.62, 13,362.08 and 3,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.62, 13,362.08 and 3,361.86 is: 5,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.62 : 13,362.08 = 3,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.62/13,362.08 = 3,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.62x = 13,362.08 × 3,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.62x = 44,921,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,921,425.46/8,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.73

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