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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.88, 13,251.64 and 3,904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.88, 13,251.64 and 3,904.68 is: 5,856.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.88 : 13,251.64 = 3,904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.88/13,251.64 = 3,904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.88x = 13,251.64 × 3,904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.88x = 51,743,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,743,413.68/8,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.72

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