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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.88, 12,335.65 and 5,795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.88, 12,335.65 and 5,795.06 is: 7,997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.88 : 12,335.65 = 5,795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.88/12,335.65 = 5,795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.88x = 12,335.65 × 5,795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.88x = 71,485,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,485,848.24/8,938.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.19

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