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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.68, 13,358.40 and 3,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.68, 13,358.40 and 3,059.88 is: 4,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.68 : 13,358.40 = 3,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.68/13,358.40 = 3,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.68x = 13,358.40 × 3,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.68x = 40,875,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,875,100.99/8,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.29

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