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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.96, 13,325.94 and 3,952.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.96, 13,325.94 and 3,952.23 is: 5,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.96 : 13,325.94 = 3,952.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.96/13,325.94 = 3,952.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.96x = 13,325.94 × 3,952.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.96x = 52,667,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,667,179.85/8,883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.35

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