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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.95, 12,274.91 and 5,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.95, 12,274.91 and 5,710.62 is: 7,873.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.95 : 12,274.91 = 5,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.95/12,274.91 = 5,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.95x = 12,274.91 × 5,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.95x = 70,097,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,097,346.54/8,902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.50

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