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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.89, 13,237.55 and 2,903.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.89, 13,237.55 and 2,903.00 is: 4,354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.89 : 13,237.55 = 2,903.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.89/13,237.55 = 2,903.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.89x = 13,237.55 × 2,903.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.89x = 38,428,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,428,587.47/8,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.08

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