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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.92, 13,147.94 and 3,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.92, 13,147.94 and 3,835.44 is: 5,752.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.92 : 13,147.94 = 3,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.92/13,147.94 = 3,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.92x = 13,147.94 × 3,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.92x = 50,428,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428,115.82/8,766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.09

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