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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.42, 13,301.19 and 3,935.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.42, 13,301.19 and 3,935.73 is: 5,903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.42 : 13,301.19 = 3,935.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.42/13,301.19 = 3,935.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.42x = 13,301.19 × 3,935.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.42x = 52,349,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,349,892.52/8,867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.62

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