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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.69, 13,360.02 and 3,572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.69, 13,360.02 and 3,572.27 is: 5,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.69 : 13,360.02 = 3,572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.69/13,360.02 = 3,572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.69x = 13,360.02 × 3,572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.69x = 47,725,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,725,580.78/8,906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.40

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