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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.74, 13,236.59 and 3,892.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.74, 13,236.59 and 3,892.88 is: 5,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.74 : 13,236.59 = 3,892.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.74/13,236.59 = 3,892.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.74x = 13,236.59 × 3,892.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.74x = 51,528,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,528,370.83/8,826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,837.76

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