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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.08, 13,354.64 and 8,361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.08, 13,354.64 and 8,361.80 is: 12,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.08 : 13,354.64 = 8,361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.08/13,354.64 = 8,361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.08x = 13,354.64 × 8,361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.08x = 111,668,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,668,828.75/8,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.72

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