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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.96, 13,338.30 and 3,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.96, 13,338.30 and 3,964.20 is: 5,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.96 : 13,338.30 = 3,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.96/13,338.30 = 3,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.96x = 13,338.30 × 3,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.96x = 52,875,688.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,875,688.86/8,889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.80

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