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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.34, 13,357.42 and 3,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.34, 13,357.42 and 3,060.20 is: 4,590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.34 : 13,357.42 = 3,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.34/13,357.42 = 3,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.34x = 13,357.42 × 3,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.34x = 40,876,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,876,376.68/8,904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.61

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