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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.11, 13,491.05 and 3,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.11, 13,491.05 and 3,068.61 is: 4,603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.11 : 13,491.05 = 3,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.11/13,491.05 = 3,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.11x = 13,491.05 × 3,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.11x = 41,398,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,398,770.94/8,993.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.39

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