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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.40, 13,358.10 and 7,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.40, 13,358.10 and 7,753.40 is: 11,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.40 : 13,358.10 = 7,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.40/13,358.10 = 7,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.40x = 13,358.10 × 7,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.40x = 103,570,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,570,692.54/8,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.10

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