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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.98, 13,359.61 and 3,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.98, 13,359.61 and 3,366.75 is: 5,048.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.98 : 13,359.61 = 3,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.98/13,359.61 = 3,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.98x = 13,359.61 × 3,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.98x = 44,978,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,978,466.97/8,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.67

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