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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.93, 12,356.15 and 5,807.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.93, 12,356.15 and 5,807.97 is: 8,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.93 : 12,356.15 = 5,807.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.93/12,356.15 = 5,807.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.93x = 12,356.15 × 5,807.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.93x = 71,764,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,764,119.48/8,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.71

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