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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.25, 13,356.72 and 6,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.25, 13,356.72 and 6,131.25 is: 9,198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.25 : 13,356.72 = 6,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.25/13,356.72 = 6,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.25x = 13,356.72 × 6,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.25x = 81,893,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,893,389.50/8,903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.15

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