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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.91, 13,363.19 and 3,065.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.91, 13,363.19 and 3,065.37 is: 4,597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.91 : 13,363.19 = 3,065.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.91/13,363.19 = 3,065.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.91x = 13,363.19 × 3,065.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.91x = 40,963,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,963,121.73/8,908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.99

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