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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.52, 13,298.54 and 3,932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.52, 13,298.54 and 3,932.64 is: 5,903.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.52 : 13,298.54 = 3,932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.52/13,298.54 = 3,932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.52x = 13,298.54 × 3,932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.52x = 52,298,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,298,380.18/8,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.07

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