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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.02, 13,357.53 and 3,707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.02, 13,357.53 and 3,707.25 is: 5,560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.02 : 13,357.53 = 3,707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.02/13,357.53 = 3,707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.02x = 13,357.53 × 3,707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.02x = 49,519,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,519,703.09/8,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.88

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