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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.39, 13,354.81 and 3,709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.39, 13,354.81 and 3,709.13 is: 5,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.39 : 13,354.81 = 3,709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.39/13,354.81 = 3,709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.39x = 13,354.81 × 3,709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.39x = 49,534,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534,650.37/8,903.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.58

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