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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.65, 13,358.32 and 3,062.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.65, 13,358.32 and 3,062.10 is: 4,593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.65 : 13,358.32 = 3,062.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.65/13,358.32 = 3,062.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.65x = 13,358.32 × 3,062.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.65x = 40,904,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,904,554.11/8,905.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.10

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