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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.64, 13,293.16 and 3,928.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.64, 13,293.16 and 3,928.84 is: 5,895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.64 : 13,293.16 = 3,928.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.64/13,293.16 = 3,928.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.64x = 13,293.16 × 3,928.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.64x = 52,226,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,226,698.73/8,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.57

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