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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.39, 12,116.37 and 5,752.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.39, 12,116.37 and 5,752.67 is: 7,947.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.39 : 12,116.37 = 5,752.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.39/12,116.37 = 5,752.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.39x = 12,116.37 × 5,752.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.39x = 69,701,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,701,550.38/8,770.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.37

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