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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.84, 12,357.18 and 5,419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.84, 12,357.18 and 5,419.32 is: 7,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.84 : 12,357.18 = 5,419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.84/12,357.18 = 5,419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.84x = 12,357.18 × 5,419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.84x = 66,967,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,967,512.72/8,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,477.52

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