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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.31, 13,326.58 and 3,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.31, 13,326.58 and 3,952.40 is: 5,929.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.31 : 13,326.58 = 3,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.31/13,326.58 = 3,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.31x = 13,326.58 × 3,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.31x = 52,671,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671,890.87/8,882.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.98

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