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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.73, 13,354.36 and 3,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.73, 13,354.36 and 3,059.25 is: 4,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.73 : 13,354.36 = 3,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.73/13,354.36 = 3,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.73x = 13,354.36 × 3,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.73x = 40,854,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,854,318.18/8,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.97

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