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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.92, 13,271.76 and 3,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.92, 13,271.76 and 3,925.88 is: 5,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.92 : 13,271.76 = 3,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.92/13,271.76 = 3,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.92x = 13,271.76 × 3,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.92x = 52,103,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,103,270.79/8,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.77

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