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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.06, 12,357.62 and 5,976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.06, 12,357.62 and 5,976.74 is: 8,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.06 : 12,357.62 = 5,976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.06/12,357.62 = 5,976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.06x = 12,357.62 × 5,976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.06x = 73,858,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,858,190.09/8,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.34

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