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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.27, 13,332.96 and 5,939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.27, 13,332.96 and 5,939.88 is: 8,891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.27 : 13,332.96 = 5,939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.27/13,332.96 = 5,939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.27x = 13,332.96 × 5,939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.27x = 79,196,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,196,182.44/8,907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.18

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