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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.72, 13,321.44 and 3,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.72, 13,321.44 and 3,953.28 is: 5,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.72 : 13,321.44 = 3,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.72/13,321.44 = 3,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.72x = 13,321.44 × 3,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.72x = 52,663,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,663,382.32/8,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.08

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