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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.08, 13,361.98 and 3,064.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.08, 13,361.98 and 3,064.74 is: 4,597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.08 : 13,361.98 = 3,064.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.08/13,361.98 = 3,064.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.08x = 13,361.98 × 3,064.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.08x = 40,950,994.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950,994.59/8,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.06

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