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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.92, 12,291.26 and 5,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.92, 12,291.26 and 5,708.59 is: 8,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.92 : 12,291.26 = 5,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.92/12,291.26 = 5,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.92x = 12,291.26 × 5,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.92x = 70,165,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,165,736.76/8,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.33

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