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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.12, 13,308.32 and 3,939.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.12, 13,308.32 and 3,939.31 is: 5,910.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.12 : 13,308.32 = 3,939.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.12/13,308.32 = 3,939.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.12x = 13,308.32 × 3,939.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.12x = 52,425,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,425,598.06/8,870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.36

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