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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.77, 13,356.63 and 3,905.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.77, 13,356.63 and 3,905.61 is: 5,859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.77 : 13,356.63 = 3,905.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.77/13,356.63 = 3,905.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.77x = 13,356.63 × 3,905.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.77x = 52,165,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165,737.61/8,902.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.50

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