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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.76, 12,328.80 and 5,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.76, 12,328.80 and 5,794.04 is: 7,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.76 : 12,328.80 = 5,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.76/12,328.80 = 5,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.76x = 12,328.80 × 5,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.76x = 71,433,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,433,560.35/8,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.12

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