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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.04, 13,357.44 and 3,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.04, 13,357.44 and 3,974.76 is: 5,961.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.04 : 13,357.44 = 3,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.04/13,357.44 = 3,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.04x = 13,357.44 × 3,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.04x = 53,092,618.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,092,618.21/8,906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.42

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