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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.84, 13,355.88 and 8,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.84, 13,355.88 and 8,362.64 is: 12,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.84 : 13,355.88 = 8,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.84/13,355.88 = 8,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.84x = 13,355.88 × 8,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.84x = 111,690,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,690,416.32/8,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.07

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