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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.46, 13,241.97 and 5,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.46, 13,241.97 and 5,905.50 is: 8,851.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.46 : 13,241.97 = 5,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.46/13,241.97 = 5,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.46x = 13,241.97 × 5,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.46x = 78,200,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,200,453.84/8,834.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.75

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