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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.85, 13,362.44 and 3,063.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.85, 13,362.44 and 3,063.51 is: 4,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.85 : 13,362.44 = 3,063.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.85/13,362.44 = 3,063.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.85x = 13,362.44 × 3,063.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.85x = 40,935,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,935,953.25/8,906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.01

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