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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.82, 12,301.65 and 5,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.82, 12,301.65 and 5,888.44 is: 8,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.82 : 12,301.65 = 5,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.82/12,301.65 = 5,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.82x = 12,301.65 × 5,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.82x = 72,437,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,437,518.09/8,912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.34

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