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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.42, 13,340.72 and 3,957.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.42, 13,340.72 and 3,957.68 is: 5,938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.42 : 13,340.72 = 3,957.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.42/13,340.72 = 3,957.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.42x = 13,340.72 × 3,957.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.42x = 52,798,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,798,314.29/8,891.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.12

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