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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.24, 13,354.50 and 3,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.24, 13,354.50 and 3,060.28 is: 4,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.24 : 13,354.50 = 3,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.24/13,354.50 = 3,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.24x = 13,354.50 × 3,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.24x = 40,868,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,868,509.26/8,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.27

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