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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.24, 13,282.73 and 3,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.24, 13,282.73 and 3,933.20 is: 5,895.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.24 : 13,282.73 = 3,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.24/13,282.73 = 3,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.24x = 13,282.73 × 3,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.24x = 52,243,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,243,547.56/8,861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.74

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