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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.28, 12,003.33 and 5,715.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.28, 12,003.33 and 5,715.58 is: 7,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.28 : 12,003.33 = 5,715.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.28/12,003.33 = 5,715.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.28x = 12,003.33 × 5,715.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.28x = 68,605,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,605,992.88/8,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,888.21

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