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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.80, 13,361.40 and 3,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.80, 13,361.40 and 3,065.20 is: 4,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.80 : 13,361.40 = 3,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.80/13,361.40 = 3,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.80x = 13,361.40 × 3,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.80x = 40,955,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,955,363.28/8,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.21

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