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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.06, 13,211.89 and 3,874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.06, 13,211.89 and 3,874.08 is: 5,813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.06 : 13,211.89 = 3,874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.06/13,211.89 = 3,874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.06x = 13,211.89 × 3,874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.06x = 51,183,918.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183,918.81/8,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,813.01

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