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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.48, 12,278.58 and 5,757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.48, 12,278.58 and 5,757.68 is: 7,942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.48 : 12,278.58 = 5,757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.48/12,278.58 = 5,757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.48x = 12,278.58 × 5,757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.48x = 70,696,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,696,134.49/8,900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.96

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