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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.54, 13,281.69 and 3,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.54, 13,281.69 and 3,932.50 is: 5,894.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.54 : 13,281.69 = 3,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.54/13,281.69 = 3,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.54x = 13,281.69 × 3,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.54x = 52,230,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,230,245.93/8,860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,894.70

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