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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.88, 13,370.85 and 3,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.88, 13,370.85 and 3,068.10 is: 4,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.88 : 13,370.85 = 3,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.88/13,370.85 = 3,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.88x = 13,370.85 × 3,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.88x = 41,023,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,023,104.89/8,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.68

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