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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.42, 13,350.27 and 3,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.42, 13,350.27 and 3,966.54 is: 5,951.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.42 : 13,350.27 = 3,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.42/13,350.27 = 3,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.42x = 13,350.27 × 3,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.42x = 52,954,379.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,954,379.97/8,897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.66

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