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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.20, 13,281.37 and 3,925.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.20, 13,281.37 and 3,925.30 is: 5,889.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.20 : 13,281.37 = 3,925.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.20/13,281.37 = 3,925.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.20x = 13,281.37 × 3,925.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.20x = 52,133,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,133,361.66/8,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.31

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