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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.17, 12,273.57 and 7,303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.17, 12,273.57 and 7,303.05 is: 10,068.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.17 : 12,273.57 = 7,303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.17/12,273.57 = 7,303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.17x = 12,273.57 × 7,303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.17x = 89,634,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,634,495.39/8,902.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.84

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