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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.22, 13,363.90 and 3,980.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.22, 13,363.90 and 3,980.26 is: 5,971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.22 : 13,363.90 = 3,980.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.22/13,363.90 = 3,980.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.22x = 13,363.90 × 3,980.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.22x = 53,191,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,191,796.61/8,907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.76

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