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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.86, 13,354.68 and 4,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.86, 13,354.68 and 4,225.52 is: 6,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.86 : 13,354.68 = 4,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.86/13,354.68 = 4,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.86x = 13,354.68 × 4,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.86x = 56,430,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,430,467.43/8,907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.91

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