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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.42, 12,325.06 and 5,570.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.42, 12,325.06 and 5,570.26 is: 7,688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.42 : 12,325.06 = 5,570.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.42/12,325.06 = 5,570.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.42x = 12,325.06 × 5,570.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.42x = 68,653,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,653,788.72/8,929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.49

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