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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.38, 13,356.59 and 3,710.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.38, 13,356.59 and 3,710.25 is: 5,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.38 : 13,356.59 = 3,710.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.38/13,356.59 = 3,710.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.38x = 13,356.59 × 3,710.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.38x = 49,556,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,556,269.50/8,904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.38

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