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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.90, 13,248.66 and 3,902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.90, 13,248.66 and 3,902.70 is: 5,853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.90 : 13,248.66 = 3,902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.90/13,248.66 = 3,902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.90x = 13,248.66 × 3,902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.90x = 51,705,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,705,545.38/8,832.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.75

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