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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.52, 13,290.87 and 3,794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.52, 13,290.87 and 3,794.02 is: 5,691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.52 : 13,290.87 = 3,794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.52/13,290.87 = 3,794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.52x = 13,290.87 × 3,794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.52x = 50,425,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,425,857.44/8,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.08

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