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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.96, 12,789.12 and 3,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.96, 12,789.12 and 3,908 is: 5,860.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.96 : 12,789.12 = 3,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.96/12,789.12 = 3,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.96x = 12,789.12 × 3,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.96x = 49,979,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979,880.96/8,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.02

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