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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.68, 13,357.04 and 3,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.68, 13,357.04 and 3,356.52 is: 5,034.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.68 : 13,357.04 = 3,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.68/13,357.04 = 3,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.68x = 13,357.04 × 3,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.68x = 44,833,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,833,171.90/8,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.79

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