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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.23, 13,354.65 and 2,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.23, 13,354.65 and 2,663.26 is: 3,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.23 : 13,354.65 = 2,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.23/13,354.65 = 2,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.23x = 13,354.65 × 2,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.23x = 35,566,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566,905.16/8,903.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.83

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