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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.81, 12,288.65 and 5,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.81, 12,288.65 and 5,759.01 is: 7,950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.81 : 12,288.65 = 5,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.81/12,288.65 = 5,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.81x = 12,288.65 × 5,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.81x = 70,770,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,770,429.44/8,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.12

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