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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.44, 13,296.90 and 3,931.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.44, 13,296.90 and 3,931.54 is: 5,901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.44 : 13,296.90 = 3,931.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.44/13,296.90 = 3,931.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.44x = 13,296.90 × 3,931.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.44x = 52,277,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277,294.23/8,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.41

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