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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.60, 13,265.40 and 3,910.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.60, 13,265.40 and 3,910.70 is: 5,866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.60 : 13,265.40 = 3,910.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.60/13,265.40 = 3,910.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.60x = 13,265.40 × 3,910.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.60x = 51,876,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,876,999.78/8,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.05

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