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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.28, 13,363.92 and 3,066.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.28, 13,363.92 and 3,066.12 is: 4,599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.28 : 13,363.92 = 3,066.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.28/13,363.92 = 3,066.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.28x = 13,363.92 × 3,066.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.28x = 40,975,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,975,382.39/8,909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.18

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