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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.96, 13,330.80 and 5,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.96, 13,330.80 and 5,964.72 is: 8,950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.96 : 13,330.80 = 5,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.96/13,330.80 = 5,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.96x = 13,330.80 × 5,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.96x = 79,514,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,514,489.38/8,883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.34

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