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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.88, 12,628.86 and 5,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.88, 12,628.86 and 5,957.52 is: 8,937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.88 : 12,628.86 = 5,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.88/12,628.86 = 5,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.88x = 12,628.86 × 5,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.88x = 75,236,686.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,236,686.03/8,417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,937.72

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