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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.42, 13,296.35 and 3,932.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.42, 13,296.35 and 3,932.95 is: 5,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.42 : 13,296.35 = 3,932.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.42/13,296.35 = 3,932.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.42x = 13,296.35 × 3,932.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.42x = 52,293,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,293,879.73/8,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.97

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