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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.64, 12,104.08 and 5,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.64, 12,104.08 and 5,412 is: 7,470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.64 : 12,104.08 = 5,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.64/12,104.08 = 5,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.64x = 12,104.08 × 5,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.64x = 65,507,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,507,280.96/8,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.63

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