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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.77, 13,298.12 and 3,866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.77, 13,298.12 and 3,866.58 is: 5,800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.77 : 13,298.12 = 3,866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.77/13,298.12 = 3,866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.77x = 13,298.12 × 3,866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.77x = 51,418,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,418,240.00/8,863.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.94

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