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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.28, 13,368.72 and 3,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.28, 13,368.72 and 3,068.12 is: 4,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.28 : 13,368.72 = 3,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.28/13,368.72 = 3,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.28x = 13,368.72 × 3,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.28x = 41,016,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016,837.21/8,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.80

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