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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.80, 13,353.76 and 5,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.80, 13,353.76 and 5,006 is: 7,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.80 : 13,353.76 = 5,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.80/13,353.76 = 5,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.80x = 13,353.76 × 5,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.80x = 66,848,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,848,922.56/8,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.85

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