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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.08, 13,251.54 and 3,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.08, 13,251.54 and 3,898.24 is: 5,848.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.08 : 13,251.54 = 3,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.08/13,251.54 = 3,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.08x = 13,251.54 × 3,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.08x = 51,657,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657,683.29/8,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.87

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