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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.44, 12,364.02 and 5,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.44, 12,364.02 and 5,774.24 is: 7,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.44 : 12,364.02 = 5,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.44/12,364.02 = 5,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.44x = 12,364.02 × 5,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.44x = 71,392,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,392,757.02/8,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,972.00

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