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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.58, 13,359.74 and 3,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.58, 13,359.74 and 3,063.24 is: 4,594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.58 : 13,359.74 = 3,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.58/13,359.74 = 3,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.58x = 13,359.74 × 3,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.58x = 40,924,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,924,074.64/8,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.81

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