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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.84, 13,336.32 and 5,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.84, 13,336.32 and 5,003.84 is: 7,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.84 : 13,336.32 = 5,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.84/13,336.32 = 5,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.84x = 13,336.32 × 5,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.84x = 66,732,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,732,811.47/8,891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.95

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