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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.14, 13,330.82 and 3,954.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.14, 13,330.82 and 3,954.31 is: 5,932.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.14 : 13,330.82 = 3,954.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.14/13,330.82 = 3,954.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.14x = 13,330.82 × 3,954.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.14x = 52,714,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,714,194.83/8,885.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.85

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