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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.96, 13,312.80 and 5,952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.96, 13,312.80 and 5,952.72 is: 8,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.96 : 13,312.80 = 5,952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.96/13,312.80 = 5,952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.96x = 13,312.80 × 5,952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.96x = 79,247,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,247,370.82/8,871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.34

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