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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.72, 13,357.44 and 3,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.72, 13,357.44 and 3,357.48 is: 5,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.72 : 13,357.44 = 3,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.72/13,357.44 = 3,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.72x = 13,357.44 × 3,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.72x = 44,847,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,847,337.65/8,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.36

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