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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.82, 13,282.02 and 3,925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.82, 13,282.02 and 3,925.78 is: 5,885.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.82 : 13,282.02 = 3,925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.82/13,282.02 = 3,925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.82x = 13,282.02 × 3,925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.82x = 52,142,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,142,288.48/8,858.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.92

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