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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.73, 8,850.33 and 2,203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.73, 8,850.33 and 2,203.11 is: 3,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.73 : 8,850.33 = 2,203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.73/8,850.33 = 2,203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.73x = 8,850.33 × 2,203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.73x = 19,498,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498,250.53/5,903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.70

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