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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.36, 13,353.12 and 3,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.36, 13,353.12 and 3,059.28 is: 4,589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.36 : 13,353.12 = 3,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.36/13,353.12 = 3,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.36x = 13,353.12 × 3,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.36x = 40,850,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,850,932.95/8,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.29

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