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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.30, 13,362.15 and 3,065.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.30, 13,362.15 and 3,065.70 is: 4,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.30 : 13,362.15 = 3,065.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.30/13,362.15 = 3,065.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.30x = 13,362.15 × 3,065.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.30x = 40,964,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,964,343.26/8,907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.96

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