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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.77, 13,354.49 and 3,972.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.77, 13,354.49 and 3,972.26 is: 5,957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.77 : 13,354.49 = 3,972.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.77/13,354.49 = 3,972.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.77x = 13,354.49 × 3,972.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.77x = 53,047,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,047,549.76/8,903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.88

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