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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.67, 13,364.63 and 3,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.67, 13,364.63 and 3,063.84 is: 4,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.67 : 13,364.63 = 3,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.67/13,364.63 = 3,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.67x = 13,364.63 × 3,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.67x = 40,947,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947,072.66/8,908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.32

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