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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.65, 13,274.42 and 3,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.65, 13,274.42 and 3,924.74 is: 5,885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.65 : 13,274.42 = 3,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.65/13,274.42 = 3,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.65x = 13,274.42 × 3,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.65x = 52,098,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098,561.16/8,851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.75

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