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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.80, 13,335.84 and 3,957.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.80, 13,335.84 and 3,957.66 is: 5,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.80 : 13,335.84 = 3,957.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.80/13,335.84 = 3,957.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.80x = 13,335.84 × 3,957.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.80x = 52,778,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,778,720.53/8,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.33

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