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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.66, 12,098.30 and 5,937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.66, 12,098.30 and 5,937.44 is: 8,192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.66 : 12,098.30 = 5,937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.66/12,098.30 = 5,937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.66x = 12,098.30 × 5,937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.66x = 71,832,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,832,930.35/8,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.01

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