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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.89, 12,301.07 and 5,768.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.89, 12,301.07 and 5,768.28 is: 7,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.89 : 12,301.07 = 5,768.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.89/12,301.07 = 5,768.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.89x = 12,301.07 × 5,768.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.89x = 70,955,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,955,987.22/8,911.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.95

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