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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.65, 13,356.19 and 3,357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.65, 13,356.19 and 3,357.35 is: 5,035.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.65 : 13,356.19 = 3,357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.65/13,356.19 = 3,357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.65x = 13,356.19 × 3,357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.65x = 44,841,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,841,392.00/8,905.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.16

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