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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.44, 12,317.04 and 5,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.44, 12,317.04 and 5,568.72 is: 7,683.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.44 : 12,317.04 = 5,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.44/12,317.04 = 5,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.44x = 12,317.04 × 5,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.44x = 68,590,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,590,146.99/8,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.93

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