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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.24, 13,267.70 and 3,916.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.24, 13,267.70 and 3,916.18 is: 5,871.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.24 : 13,267.70 = 3,916.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.24/13,267.70 = 3,916.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.24x = 13,267.70 × 3,916.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.24x = 51,958,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,958,701.39/8,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.54

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