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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.28, 12,355.08 and 5,768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.28, 12,355.08 and 5,768.52 is: 7,959.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.28 : 12,355.08 = 5,768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.28/12,355.08 = 5,768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.28x = 12,355.08 × 5,768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.28x = 71,270,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,270,526.08/8,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.38

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