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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.52, 13,244.12 and 3,899.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.52, 13,244.12 and 3,899.82 is: 5,847.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.52 : 13,244.12 = 3,899.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.52/13,244.12 = 3,899.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.52x = 13,244.12 × 3,899.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.52x = 51,649,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,649,684.06/8,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.67

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