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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.33, 13,357.67 and 3,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.33, 13,357.67 and 3,063.39 is: 4,594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.33 : 13,357.67 = 3,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.33/13,357.67 = 3,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.33x = 13,357.67 × 3,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.33x = 40,919,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,919,737.38/8,906.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.46

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