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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.30, 13,276.78 and 3,922.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.30, 13,276.78 and 3,922.27 is: 5,880.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.30 : 13,276.78 = 3,922.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.30/13,276.78 = 3,922.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.30x = 13,276.78 × 3,922.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.30x = 52,075,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,075,115.89/8,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,880.67

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