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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.15, 12,913.41 and 3,928.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.15, 12,913.41 and 3,928.83 is: 5,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.15 : 12,913.41 = 3,928.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.15/12,913.41 = 3,928.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.15x = 12,913.41 × 3,928.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.15x = 50,734,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,734,592.61/8,610.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.42

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