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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.68, 13,294.08 and 3,933.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.68, 13,294.08 and 3,933.77 is: 5,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.68 : 13,294.08 = 3,933.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.68/13,294.08 = 3,933.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.68x = 13,294.08 × 3,933.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.68x = 52,295,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,295,786.61/8,860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.01

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