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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.43, 13,288.82 and 3,926.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.43, 13,288.82 and 3,926.93 is: 5,889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.43 : 13,288.82 = 3,926.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.43/13,288.82 = 3,926.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.43x = 13,288.82 × 3,926.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.43x = 52,184,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,184,265.92/8,860.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.59

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