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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.91, 12,286.04 and 5,924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.91, 12,286.04 and 5,924.33 is: 8,182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.91 : 12,286.04 = 5,924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.91/12,286.04 = 5,924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.91x = 12,286.04 × 5,924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.91x = 72,786,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,786,555.35/8,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.02

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