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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.66, 13,280.45 and 3,925.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.66, 13,280.45 and 3,925.61 is: 5,885.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.66 : 13,280.45 = 3,925.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.66/13,280.45 = 3,925.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.66x = 13,280.45 × 3,925.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.66x = 52,133,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,133,847.70/8,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.07

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