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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.89, 13,359.97 and 3,641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.89, 13,359.97 and 3,641.09 is: 5,460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.89 : 13,359.97 = 3,641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.89/13,359.97 = 3,641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.89x = 13,359.97 × 3,641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.89x = 48,644,790.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,644,790.92/8,908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.26

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