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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.36, 13,322.19 and 3,948.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.36, 13,322.19 and 3,948.56 is: 5,924.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.36 : 13,322.19 = 3,948.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.36/13,322.19 = 3,948.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.36x = 13,322.19 × 3,948.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.36x = 52,603,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,603,466.55/8,879.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.24

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