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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.83, 13,353.95 and 4,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.83, 13,353.95 and 4,225.08 is: 6,337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.83 : 13,353.95 = 4,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.83/13,353.95 = 4,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.83x = 13,353.95 × 4,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.83x = 56,421,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,421,485.94/8,902.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.48

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