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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.67, 13,349.81 and 5,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.67, 13,349.81 and 5,206.02 is: 7,806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.67 : 13,349.81 = 5,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.67/13,349.81 = 5,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.67x = 13,349.81 × 5,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.67x = 69,499,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,499,351.83/8,902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.58

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