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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.80, 13,359.92 and 3,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.80, 13,359.92 and 3,977.52 is: 5,964.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.80 : 13,359.92 = 3,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.80/13,359.92 = 3,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.80x = 13,359.92 × 3,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.80x = 53,139,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,139,349.00/8,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.82

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