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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.68, 12,281.52 and 5,711.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.68, 12,281.52 and 5,711.97 is: 7,882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.68 : 12,281.52 = 5,711.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.68/12,281.52 = 5,711.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.68x = 12,281.52 × 5,711.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.68x = 70,151,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,151,673.79/8,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.49

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