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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.58, 13,367.52 and 5,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.58, 13,367.52 and 5,010.72 is: 7,522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.58 : 13,367.52 = 5,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.58/13,367.52 = 5,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.58x = 13,367.52 × 5,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.58x = 66,980,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,980,899.81/8,903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.92

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