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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.77, 12,290.81 and 5,370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.77, 12,290.81 and 5,370.91 is: 7,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.77 : 12,290.81 = 5,370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.77/12,290.81 = 5,370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.77x = 12,290.81 × 5,370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.77x = 66,012,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,012,772.88/8,907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.70

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