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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.57, 13,362.72 and 3,062.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.57, 13,362.72 and 3,062.81 is: 4,594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.57 : 13,362.72 = 3,062.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.57/13,362.72 = 3,062.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.57x = 13,362.72 × 3,062.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.57x = 40,927,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,927,511.59/8,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.69

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