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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.83, 13,296.67 and 3,934.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.83, 13,296.67 and 3,934.58 is: 5,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.83 : 13,296.67 = 3,934.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.83/13,296.67 = 3,934.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.83x = 13,296.67 × 3,934.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.83x = 52,316,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316,735.53/8,863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.27

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