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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.96, 13,327.44 and 3,953.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.96, 13,327.44 and 3,953.23 is: 5,929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.96 : 13,327.44 = 3,953.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.96/13,327.44 = 3,953.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.96x = 13,327.44 × 3,953.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.96x = 52,686,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,686,435.63/8,884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.85

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