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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.40, 12,293.16 and 5,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.40, 12,293.16 and 5,759.12 is: 7,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.40 : 12,293.16 = 5,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.40/12,293.16 = 5,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.40x = 12,293.16 × 5,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.40x = 70,797,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,797,783.62/8,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.31

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