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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.41, 12,282.44 and 5,716.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.41, 12,282.44 and 5,716.07 is: 7,881.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.41 : 12,282.44 = 5,716.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.41/12,282.44 = 5,716.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.41x = 12,282.44 × 5,716.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.41x = 70,207,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,207,281.74/8,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.01

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