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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.73, 12,570.69 and 5,928.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.73, 12,570.69 and 5,928.29 is: 8,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.73 : 12,570.69 = 5,928.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.73/12,570.69 = 5,928.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.73x = 12,570.69 × 5,928.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.73x = 74,522,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,522,702.34/8,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,895.33

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