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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.62, 12,353.76 and 5,970.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.62, 12,353.76 and 5,970.96 is: 8,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.62 : 12,353.76 = 5,970.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.62/12,353.76 = 5,970.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.62x = 12,353.76 × 5,970.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.62x = 73,763,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,763,806.81/8,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.67

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