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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.97, 13,376.95 and 3,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.97, 13,376.95 and 3,986.28 is: 5,979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.97 : 13,376.95 = 3,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.97/13,376.95 = 3,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.97x = 13,376.95 × 3,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.97x = 53,324,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,324,258.28/8,917.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,979.42

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