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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.54, 13,277.20 and 3,929.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.54, 13,277.20 and 3,929.50 is: 5,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.54 : 13,277.20 = 3,929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.54/13,277.20 = 3,929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.54x = 13,277.20 × 3,929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.54x = 52,172,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,172,737.75/8,857.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.21

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