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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.67, 12,022.68 and 5,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.67, 12,022.68 and 5,356.40 is: 7,393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.67 : 12,022.68 = 5,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.67/12,022.68 = 5,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.67x = 12,022.68 × 5,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.67x = 64,398,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398,223.04/8,710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.03

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