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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903, 13,362.52 and 4,746.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903, 13,362.52 and 4,746.47 is: 7,123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903 : 13,362.52 = 4,746.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903/13,362.52 = 4,746.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903x = 13,362.52 × 4,746.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903x = 63,424,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,424,800.30/8,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.98

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