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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.68, 13,237.14 and 3,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.68, 13,237.14 and 3,893.28 is: 5,839.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.68 : 13,237.14 = 3,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.68/13,237.14 = 3,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.68x = 13,237.14 × 3,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.68x = 51,535,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,535,892.42/8,824.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.97

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