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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.43, 13,287.32 and 3,925.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.43, 13,287.32 and 3,925.93 is: 5,888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.43 : 13,287.32 = 3,925.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.43/13,287.32 = 3,925.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.43x = 13,287.32 × 3,925.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.43x = 52,165,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165,021.77/8,859.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.08

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