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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.44, 13,289.52 and 3,931.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.44, 13,289.52 and 3,931.68 is: 5,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.44 : 13,289.52 = 3,931.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.44/13,289.52 = 3,931.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.44x = 13,289.52 × 3,931.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.44x = 52,250,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250,139.99/8,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.03

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