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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.07, 13,353.71 and 3,638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.07, 13,353.71 and 3,638.27 is: 5,457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.07 : 13,353.71 = 3,638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.07/13,353.71 = 3,638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.07x = 13,353.71 × 3,638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.07x = 48,584,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,584,402.48/8,903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.04

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