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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.63, 12,296.75 and 5,721.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.63, 12,296.75 and 5,721.21 is: 7,898.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.63 : 12,296.75 = 5,721.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.63/12,296.75 = 5,721.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.63x = 12,296.75 × 5,721.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.63x = 70,352,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,352,289.07/8,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.87

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