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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.42, 13,357.12 and 2,664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.42, 13,357.12 and 2,664.94 is: 3,996.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.42 : 13,357.12 = 2,664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.42/13,357.12 = 2,664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.42x = 13,357.12 × 2,664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.42x = 35,595,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,595,923.37/8,906.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.66

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