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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.92, 13,360.14 and 3,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.92, 13,360.14 and 3,063.96 is: 4,594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.92 : 13,360.14 = 3,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.92/13,360.14 = 3,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.92x = 13,360.14 × 3,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.92x = 40,934,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,934,934.55/8,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.83

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