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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.32, 13,350.96 and 3,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.32, 13,350.96 and 3,637.44 is: 5,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.32 : 13,350.96 = 3,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.32/13,350.96 = 3,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.32x = 13,350.96 × 3,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.32x = 48,563,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,563,315.94/8,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.13

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