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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.41, 13,265.57 and 3,913.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.41, 13,265.57 and 3,913.11 is: 5,869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.41 : 13,265.57 = 3,913.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.41/13,265.57 = 3,913.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.41x = 13,265.57 × 3,913.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.41x = 51,909,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,909,644.41/8,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.87

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