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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.20, 13,308.35 and 3,943.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.20, 13,308.35 and 3,943.28 is: 5,916.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.20 : 13,308.35 = 3,943.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.20/13,308.35 = 3,943.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.20x = 13,308.35 × 3,943.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.20x = 52,478,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,478,563.94/8,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.28

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