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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.95, 12,549.54 and 5,904.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.95, 12,549.54 and 5,904.58 is: 8,858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.95 : 12,549.54 = 5,904.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.95/12,549.54 = 5,904.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.95x = 12,549.54 × 5,904.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.95x = 74,099,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,099,762.89/8,364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.36

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