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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.60, 13,356.30 and 3,059.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.60, 13,356.30 and 3,059.45 is: 4,589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.60 : 13,356.30 = 3,059.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.60/13,356.30 = 3,059.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.60x = 13,356.30 × 3,059.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.60x = 40,862,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,862,865.25/8,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.48

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