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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.19, 12,641.67 and 5,960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.19, 12,641.67 and 5,960.39 is: 8,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.19 : 12,641.67 = 5,960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.19/12,641.67 = 5,960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.19x = 12,641.67 × 5,960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.19x = 75,349,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,349,220.24/8,423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,945.45

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