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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.53, 13,254.91 and 3,905.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.53, 13,254.91 and 3,905.33 is: 5,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.53 : 13,254.91 = 3,905.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.53/13,254.91 = 3,905.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.53x = 13,254.91 × 3,905.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.53x = 51,764,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,764,721.63/8,835.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.70

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