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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.78, 13,374.63 and 3,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.78, 13,374.63 and 3,986.46 is: 5,981.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.78 : 13,374.63 = 3,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.78/13,374.63 = 3,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.78x = 13,374.63 × 3,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.78x = 53,317,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,317,427.51/8,913.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,981.46

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