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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.39, 12,274.13 and 5,710.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.39, 12,274.13 and 5,710.05 is: 7,872.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.39 : 12,274.13 = 5,710.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.39/12,274.13 = 5,710.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.39x = 12,274.13 × 5,710.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.39x = 70,085,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,085,896.01/8,902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.71

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