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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.83, 13,360.82 and 4,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.83, 13,360.82 and 4,955.22 is: 7,431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.83 : 13,360.82 = 4,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.83/13,360.82 = 4,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.83x = 13,360.82 × 4,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.83x = 66,205,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,205,777.70/8,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.48

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