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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.91, 13,363.26 and 3,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.91, 13,363.26 and 3,912.24 is: 5,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.91 : 13,363.26 = 3,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.91/13,363.26 = 3,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.91x = 13,363.26 × 3,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.91x = 52,280,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280,280.30/8,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.34

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