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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.42, 13,363.80 and 4,289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.42, 13,363.80 and 4,289.66 is: 6,438.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.42 : 13,363.80 = 4,289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.42/13,363.80 = 4,289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.42x = 13,363.80 × 4,289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.42x = 57,326,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,326,158.31/8,903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.67

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