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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.94, 12,348.12 and 5,764.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.94, 12,348.12 and 5,764.17 is: 7,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.94 : 12,348.12 = 5,764.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.94/12,348.12 = 5,764.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.94x = 12,348.12 × 5,764.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.94x = 71,176,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,176,662.86/8,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.98

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