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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.54, 13,357.67 and 2,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.54, 13,357.67 and 2,663.30 is: 3,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.54 : 13,357.67 = 2,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.54/13,357.67 = 2,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.54x = 13,357.67 × 2,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.54x = 35,575,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,575,482.51/8,903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.66

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