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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.22, 12,104.94 and 5,935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.22, 12,104.94 and 5,935.22 is: 8,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.22 : 12,104.94 = 5,935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.22/12,104.94 = 5,935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.22x = 12,104.94 × 5,935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.22x = 71,845,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,845,481.99/8,769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.92

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