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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.48, 13,357.46 and 2,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.48, 13,357.46 and 2,668.38 is: 4,001.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.48 : 13,357.46 = 2,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.48/13,357.46 = 2,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.48x = 13,357.46 × 2,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.48x = 35,642,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642,720.69/8,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.44

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