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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.11, 13,373.55 and 6,703.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.11, 13,373.55 and 6,703.17 is: 10,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.11 : 13,373.55 = 6,703.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.11/13,373.55 = 6,703.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.11x = 13,373.55 × 6,703.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.11x = 89,645,179.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,645,179.15/8,901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.24

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