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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.37, 13,327.40 and 3,954.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.37, 13,327.40 and 3,954.22 is: 5,927.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.37 : 13,327.40 = 3,954.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.37/13,327.40 = 3,954.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.37x = 13,327.40 × 3,954.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.37x = 52,699,448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699,448.20/8,891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,927.03

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