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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.76, 12,833.64 and 3,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.76, 12,833.64 and 3,938.80 is: 5,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.76 : 12,833.64 = 3,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.76/12,833.64 = 3,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.76x = 12,833.64 × 3,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.76x = 50,549,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549,141.23/8,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.20

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