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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,505.72, 12,758.58 and 3,893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,505.72, 12,758.58 and 3,893.88 is: 5,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,505.72 : 12,758.58 = 3,893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,505.72/12,758.58 = 3,893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,505.72x = 12,758.58 × 3,893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,505.72x = 49,680,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,680,379.49/8,505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.82

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