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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.34, 13,355.92 and 3,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.34, 13,355.92 and 3,059.20 is: 4,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.34 : 13,355.92 = 3,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.34/13,355.92 = 3,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.34x = 13,355.92 × 3,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.34x = 40,858,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858,430.46/8,903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.11

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