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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.24, 13,359.68 and 3,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.24, 13,359.68 and 3,061.09 is: 4,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.24 : 13,359.68 = 3,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.24/13,359.68 = 3,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.24x = 13,359.68 × 3,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.24x = 40,895,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,895,100.75/8,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.25

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