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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.55, 12,442.97 and 5,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.55, 12,442.97 and 5,961.04 is: 8,931.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.55 : 12,442.97 = 5,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.55/12,442.97 = 5,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.55x = 12,442.97 × 5,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.55x = 74,173,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,173,041.89/8,304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.61

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