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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.73, 13,283.81 and 3,922.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.73, 13,283.81 and 3,922.83 is: 5,888.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.73 : 13,283.81 = 3,922.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.73/13,283.81 = 3,922.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.73x = 13,283.81 × 3,922.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.73x = 52,110,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,110,128.38/8,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.33

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