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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.05, 13,264.42 and 3,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.05, 13,264.42 and 3,914 is: 5,868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.05 : 13,264.42 = 3,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.05/13,264.42 = 3,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.05x = 13,264.42 × 3,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.05x = 51,916,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,916,939.88/8,847.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,868.28

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