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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,896.61, 13,336.50 and 3,963.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,896.61, 13,336.50 and 3,963.53 is: 5,941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896.61 : 13,336.50 = 3,963.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896.61/13,336.50 = 3,963.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896.61x = 13,336.50 × 3,963.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896.61x = 52,859,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859,617.85/8,896.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.55

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