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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.83, 13,351.85 and 4,225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.83, 13,351.85 and 4,225.18 is: 6,335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.83 : 13,351.85 = 4,225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.83/13,351.85 = 4,225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.83x = 13,351.85 × 4,225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.83x = 56,413,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,413,915.08/8,903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.92

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