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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904, 13,357.12 and 3,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904, 13,357.12 and 3,707.04 is: 5,561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904 : 13,357.12 = 3,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904/13,357.12 = 3,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904x = 13,357.12 × 3,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904x = 49,515,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515,378.12/8,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.03

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