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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.56, 13,286.01 and 3,925.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.56, 13,286.01 and 3,925.05 is: 5,886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.56 : 13,286.01 = 3,925.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.56/13,286.01 = 3,925.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.56x = 13,286.01 × 3,925.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.56x = 52,148,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,148,253.55/8,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.77

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