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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.68, 13,349.52 and 4,509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.68, 13,349.52 and 4,509.84 is: 6,760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.68 : 13,349.52 = 4,509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.68/13,349.52 = 4,509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.68x = 13,349.52 × 4,509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.68x = 60,204,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,204,199.28/8,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,760.20

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