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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.40, 13,277.04 and 3,926.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.40, 13,277.04 and 3,926.49 is: 5,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.40 : 13,277.04 = 3,926.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.40/13,277.04 = 3,926.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.40x = 13,277.04 × 3,926.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.40x = 52,132,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,132,098.40/8,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.37

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