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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.99, 13,357.37 and 2,665.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.99, 13,357.37 and 2,665.05 is: 3,997.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.99 : 13,357.37 = 2,665.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.99/13,357.37 = 2,665.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.99x = 13,357.37 × 2,665.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.99x = 35,598,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598,045.59/8,904.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.54

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