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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.91, 12,332.85 and 5,758.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.91, 12,332.85 and 5,758.33 is: 7,942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.91 : 12,332.85 = 5,758.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.91/12,332.85 = 5,758.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.91x = 12,332.85 × 5,758.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.91x = 71,016,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,016,620.14/8,940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.89

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