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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.70, 13,265.55 and 3,908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.70, 13,265.55 and 3,908.10 is: 5,862.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.70 : 13,265.55 = 3,908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.70/13,265.55 = 3,908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.70x = 13,265.55 × 3,908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.70x = 51,843,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,843,095.96/8,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.15

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