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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.05, 13,262.92 and 3,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.05, 13,262.92 and 3,913 is: 5,866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.05 : 13,262.92 = 3,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.05/13,262.92 = 3,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.05x = 13,262.92 × 3,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.05x = 51,897,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,897,805.96/8,846.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.78

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