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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.24, 13,297.73 and 3,936.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.24, 13,297.73 and 3,936.31 is: 5,899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.24 : 13,297.73 = 3,936.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.24/13,297.73 = 3,936.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.24x = 13,297.73 × 3,936.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.24x = 52,343,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,343,987.58/8,872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.75

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