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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.02, 13,357.53 and 3,708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.02, 13,357.53 and 3,708.06 is: 5,562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.02 : 13,357.53 = 3,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.02/13,357.53 = 3,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.02x = 13,357.53 × 3,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.02x = 49,530,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,530,522.69/8,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.09

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