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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.90, 13,359.59 and 2,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.90, 13,359.59 and 2,669.80 is: 4,003.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.90 : 13,359.59 = 2,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.90/13,359.59 = 2,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.90x = 13,359.59 × 2,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.90x = 35,667,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,667,433.38/8,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.57

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