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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.44, 12,366.78 and 5,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.44, 12,366.78 and 5,776.24 is: 7,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.44 : 12,366.78 = 5,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.44/12,366.78 = 5,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.44x = 12,366.78 × 5,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.44x = 71,433,489.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,433,489.31/8,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.77

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