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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.63, 12,294.11 and 5,770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.63, 12,294.11 and 5,770.28 is: 7,963.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.63 : 12,294.11 = 5,770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.63/12,294.11 = 5,770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.63x = 12,294.11 × 5,770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.63x = 70,940,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,940,457.05/8,908.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,963.12

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