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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.85, 13,248.78 and 3,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.85, 13,248.78 and 3,901 is: 5,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.85 : 13,248.78 = 3,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.85/13,248.78 = 3,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.85x = 13,248.78 × 3,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.85x = 51,683,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,683,490.78/8,834.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.96

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