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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.44, 12,019.68 and 5,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.44, 12,019.68 and 5,353.92 is: 7,385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.44 : 12,019.68 = 5,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.44/12,019.68 = 5,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.44x = 12,019.68 × 5,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.44x = 64,352,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,352,405.15/8,713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.42

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