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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.60, 13,360.48 and 3,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.60, 13,360.48 and 3,062.24 is: 4,594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.60 : 13,360.48 = 3,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.60/13,360.48 = 3,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.60x = 13,360.48 × 3,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.60x = 40,912,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,912,996.28/8,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.08

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