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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.80, 13,285.02 and 3,927.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.80, 13,285.02 and 3,927.78 is: 5,888.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.80 : 13,285.02 = 3,927.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.80/13,285.02 = 3,927.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.80x = 13,285.02 × 3,927.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.80x = 52,180,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,180,635.86/8,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.93

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