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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.24, 13,363.88 and 3,980.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.24, 13,363.88 and 3,980.28 is: 5,971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.24 : 13,363.88 = 3,980.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.24/13,363.88 = 3,980.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.24x = 13,363.88 × 3,980.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.24x = 53,191,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,191,984.29/8,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.77

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