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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.14, 12,297.28 and 5,765.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.14, 12,297.28 and 5,765.54 is: 7,958.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.14 : 12,297.28 = 5,765.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.14/12,297.28 = 5,765.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.14x = 12,297.28 × 5,765.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.14x = 70,900,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,900,459.73/8,909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,958.17

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