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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.84, 13,348.56 and 3,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.84, 13,348.56 and 3,713.60 is: 5,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.84 : 13,348.56 = 3,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.84/13,348.56 = 3,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.84x = 13,348.56 × 3,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.84x = 49,571,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,571,212.42/8,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.40

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