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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.51, 12,320.44 and 5,573.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.51, 12,320.44 and 5,573.95 is: 7,690.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.51 : 12,320.44 = 5,573.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.51/12,320.44 = 5,573.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.51x = 12,320.44 × 5,573.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.51x = 68,673,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,673,516.54/8,929.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.63

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