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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.64, 13,245.80 and 3,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.64, 13,245.80 and 3,901.68 is: 5,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.64 : 13,245.80 = 3,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.64/13,245.80 = 3,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.64x = 13,245.80 × 3,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.64x = 51,680,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680,853.44/8,837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.81

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