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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.38, 13,354.37 and 3,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.38, 13,354.37 and 3,283.37 is: 4,923.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.38 : 13,354.37 = 3,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.38/13,354.37 = 3,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.38x = 13,354.37 × 3,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.38x = 43,847,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,847,271.06/8,905.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.69

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