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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.17, 12,020.60 and 5,354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.17, 12,020.60 and 5,354.89 is: 7,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.17 : 12,020.60 = 5,354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.17/12,020.60 = 5,354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.17x = 12,020.60 × 5,354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.17x = 64,368,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,368,974.07/8,709.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.95

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