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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.84, 13,272.27 and 3,923.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.84, 13,272.27 and 3,923.83 is: 5,881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.84 : 13,272.27 = 3,923.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.84/13,272.27 = 3,923.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.84x = 13,272.27 × 3,923.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.84x = 52,078,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078,131.19/8,854.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.32

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