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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.76, 13,199.76 and 3,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.76, 13,199.76 and 3,868.80 is: 5,805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.76 : 13,199.76 = 3,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.76/13,199.76 = 3,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.76x = 13,199.76 × 3,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.76x = 51,067,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,067,231.49/8,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.89

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