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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.64, 13,357.80 and 3,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.64, 13,357.80 and 3,709.68 is: 5,563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.64 : 13,357.80 = 3,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.64/13,357.80 = 3,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.64x = 13,357.80 × 3,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.64x = 49,553,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,553,163.50/8,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.62

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