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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.34, 13,350.92 and 3,973.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.34, 13,350.92 and 3,973.03 is: 5,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.34 : 13,350.92 = 3,973.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.34/13,350.92 = 3,973.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.34x = 13,350.92 × 3,973.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.34x = 53,043,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,043,552.45/8,903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.71

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