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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.92, 12,334.22 and 5,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.92, 12,334.22 and 5,759.34 is: 7,944.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.92 : 12,334.22 = 5,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.92/12,334.22 = 5,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.92x = 12,334.22 × 5,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.92x = 71,036,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,036,966.61/8,941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.26

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