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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.93, 12,928.89 and 3,938.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.93, 12,928.89 and 3,938.46 is: 5,906.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.93 : 12,928.89 = 3,938.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.93/12,928.89 = 3,938.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.93x = 12,928.89 × 3,938.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.93x = 50,919,851.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,919,851.46/8,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.54

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