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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.42, 13,348.80 and 3,968.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.42, 13,348.80 and 3,968.19 is: 5,954.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.42 : 13,348.80 = 3,968.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.42/13,348.80 = 3,968.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.42x = 13,348.80 × 3,968.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.42x = 52,970,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,970,574.67/8,895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.81

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