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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.89, 13,288.27 and 3,930.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.89, 13,288.27 and 3,930.84 is: 5,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.89 : 13,288.27 = 3,930.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.89/13,288.27 = 3,930.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.89x = 13,288.27 × 3,930.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.89x = 52,234,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,234,063.25/8,863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.91

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