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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,561.93, 12,842.71 and 3,944.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,561.93, 12,842.71 and 3,944.93 is: 5,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561.93 : 12,842.71 = 3,944.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561.93/12,842.71 = 3,944.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561.93x = 12,842.71 × 3,944.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561.93x = 50,663,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,663,517.88/8,561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.30

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