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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.68, 13,371 and 3,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.68, 13,371 and 3,984.88 is: 5,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.68 : 13,371 = 3,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.68/13,371 = 3,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.68x = 13,371 × 3,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.68x = 53,281,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,281,830.48/8,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,980.22

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