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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.93, 13,344.68 and 3,962.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.93, 13,344.68 and 3,962.85 is: 5,946.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.93 : 13,344.68 = 3,962.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.93/13,344.68 = 3,962.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.93x = 13,344.68 × 3,962.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.93x = 52,882,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882,945.32/8,892.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.63

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