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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.06, 13,355.49 and 3,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.06, 13,355.49 and 3,058.88 is: 4,588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.06 : 13,355.49 = 3,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.06/13,355.49 = 3,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.06x = 13,355.49 × 3,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.06x = 40,852,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,852,841.25/8,903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.63

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