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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.44, 13,363.97 and 5,207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.44, 13,363.97 and 5,207.32 is: 7,817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.44 : 13,363.97 = 5,207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.44/13,363.97 = 5,207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.44x = 13,363.97 × 5,207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.44x = 69,590,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,590,488.22/8,902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.01

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