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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.44, 13,365.36 and 3,068.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.44, 13,365.36 and 3,068.64 is: 4,602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.44 : 13,365.36 = 3,068.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.44/13,365.36 = 3,068.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.44x = 13,365.36 × 3,068.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.44x = 41,013,478.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013,478.31/8,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.34

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