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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.06, 12,557.34 and 5,976.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.06, 12,557.34 and 5,976.79 is: 8,965.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.06 : 12,557.34 = 5,976.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.06/12,557.34 = 5,976.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.06x = 12,557.34 × 5,976.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.06x = 75,052,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,052,584.14/8,371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.72

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