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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.41, 13,426.46 and 3,887.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.41, 13,426.46 and 3,887.92 is: 5,830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.41 : 13,426.46 = 3,887.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.41/13,426.46 = 3,887.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.41x = 13,426.46 × 3,887.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.41x = 52,201,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,201,002.36/8,953.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.29

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