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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.39, 12,023.40 and 5,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.39, 12,023.40 and 5,358.88 is: 7,397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.39 : 12,023.40 = 5,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.39/12,023.40 = 5,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.39x = 12,023.40 × 5,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.39x = 64,431,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,431,957.79/8,710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.14

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