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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.91, 13,326.71 and 3,951.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.91, 13,326.71 and 3,951.48 is: 5,928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.91 : 13,326.71 = 3,951.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.91/13,326.71 = 3,951.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.91x = 13,326.71 × 3,951.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.91x = 52,660,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,660,187.93/8,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.26

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