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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.52, 13,359.36 and 3,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.52, 13,359.36 and 3,063.24 is: 4,594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.52 : 13,359.36 = 3,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.52/13,359.36 = 3,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.52x = 13,359.36 × 3,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.52x = 40,922,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,922,925.93/8,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.72

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