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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.02, 13,318.22 and 3,947.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.02, 13,318.22 and 3,947.33 is: 5,920.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.02 : 13,318.22 = 3,947.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.02/13,318.22 = 3,947.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.02x = 13,318.22 × 3,947.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.02x = 52,571,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,571,452.52/8,879.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.86

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