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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.67, 13,342.07 and 3,964.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.67, 13,342.07 and 3,964.55 is: 5,948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.67 : 13,342.07 = 3,964.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.67/13,342.07 = 3,964.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.67x = 13,342.07 × 3,964.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.67x = 52,895,224.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,895,224.52/8,891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.85

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