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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.48, 13,337.46 and 4,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.48, 13,337.46 and 4,512.28 is: 6,757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.48 : 13,337.46 = 4,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.48/13,337.46 = 4,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.48x = 13,337.46 × 4,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.48x = 60,182,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,182,354.01/8,905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.90

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