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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.67, 13,023.32 and 5,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.67, 13,023.32 and 5,929.76 is: 8,878.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.67 : 13,023.32 = 5,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.67/13,023.32 = 5,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.67x = 13,023.32 × 5,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.67x = 77,225,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,225,162.00/8,697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,878.83

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