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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.64, 12,301.02 and 5,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.64, 12,301.02 and 5,775.28 is: 7,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.64 : 12,301.02 = 5,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.64/12,301.02 = 5,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.64x = 12,301.02 × 5,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.64x = 71,041,834.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,041,834.79/8,913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.01

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