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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.69, 13,303.19 and 3,938.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.69, 13,303.19 and 3,938.86 is: 5,910.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.69 : 13,303.19 = 3,938.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.69/13,303.19 = 3,938.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.69x = 13,303.19 × 3,938.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.69x = 52,399,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,399,402.96/8,865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.36

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