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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.72, 12,285.06 and 5,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.72, 12,285.06 and 5,367.08 is: 7,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.72 : 12,285.06 = 5,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.72/12,285.06 = 5,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.72x = 12,285.06 × 5,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.72x = 65,934,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,934,899.82/8,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.32

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