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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.74, 12,013.29 and 5,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.74, 12,013.29 and 5,354.44 is: 7,385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.74 : 12,013.29 = 5,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.74/12,013.29 = 5,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.74x = 12,013.29 × 5,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.74x = 64,324,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,324,440.51/8,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.35

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