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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.99, 12,288.78 and 5,719.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.99, 12,288.78 and 5,719.92 is: 7,896.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.99 : 12,288.78 = 5,719.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.99/12,288.78 = 5,719.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.99x = 12,288.78 × 5,719.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.99x = 70,290,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,290,838.50/8,901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,896.08

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