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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.70, 13,368.15 and 5,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.70, 13,368.15 and 5,017.70 is: 7,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.70 : 13,368.15 = 5,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.70/13,368.15 = 5,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.70x = 13,368.15 × 5,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.70x = 67,077,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077,366.26/8,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.96

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