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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.97, 12,076.31 and 5,922.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.97, 12,076.31 and 5,922.34 is: 8,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.97 : 12,076.31 = 5,922.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.97/12,076.31 = 5,922.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.97x = 12,076.31 × 5,922.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.97x = 71,520,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,520,013.77/8,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.01

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