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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.48, 13,358 and 6,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.48, 13,358 and 6,439.20 is: 9,660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.48 : 13,358 = 6,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.48/13,358 = 6,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.48x = 13,358 × 6,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.48x = 86,014,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,014,833.60/8,903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.81

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