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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.61, 13,326.80 and 3,951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.61, 13,326.80 and 3,951.09 is: 5,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.61 : 13,326.80 = 3,951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.61/13,326.80 = 3,951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.61x = 13,326.80 × 3,951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.61x = 52,655,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,655,366.46/8,885.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.91

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