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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.40, 13,293.45 and 3,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.40, 13,293.45 and 3,925.20 is: 5,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.40 : 13,293.45 = 3,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.40/13,293.45 = 3,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.40x = 13,293.45 × 3,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.40x = 52,179,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,179,449.94/8,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.41

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