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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.74, 13,347.96 and 3,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.74, 13,347.96 and 3,902.72 is: 5,851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.74 : 13,347.96 = 3,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.74/13,347.96 = 3,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.74x = 13,347.96 × 3,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.74x = 52,093,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,093,283.71/8,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.38

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