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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.01, 13,296.81 and 3,931.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.01, 13,296.81 and 3,931.46 is: 5,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.01 : 13,296.81 = 3,931.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.01/13,296.81 = 3,931.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.01x = 13,296.81 × 3,931.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.01x = 52,275,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,275,876.64/8,863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.21

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