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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.40, 13,275.54 and 3,925.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.40, 13,275.54 and 3,925.49 is: 5,886.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.40 : 13,275.54 = 3,925.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.40/13,275.54 = 3,925.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.40x = 13,275.54 × 3,925.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.40x = 52,112,999.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112,999.51/8,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.88

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