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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.49, 13,363.05 and 3,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.49, 13,363.05 and 3,063.34 is: 4,595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.49 : 13,363.05 = 3,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.49/13,363.05 = 3,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.49x = 13,363.05 × 3,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.49x = 40,935,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,935,565.59/8,907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.63

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