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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.97, 13,282.45 and 3,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.97, 13,282.45 and 3,923.28 is: 5,884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.97 : 13,282.45 = 3,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.97/13,282.45 = 3,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.97x = 13,282.45 × 3,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.97x = 52,110,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,110,760.63/8,854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.92

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