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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.46, 13,314.93 and 3,943.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.46, 13,314.93 and 3,943.59 is: 5,919.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.46 : 13,314.93 = 3,943.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.46/13,314.93 = 3,943.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.46x = 13,314.93 × 3,943.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.46x = 52,508,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,624.80/8,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.49

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