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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.64, 13,366.14 and 3,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.64, 13,366.14 and 3,977.84 is: 5,968.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.64 : 13,366.14 = 3,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.64/13,366.14 = 3,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.64x = 13,366.14 × 3,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.64x = 53,168,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,168,366.34/8,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,968.18

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