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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.85, 12,362.99 and 5,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.85, 12,362.99 and 5,421.12 is: 7,481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.85 : 12,362.99 = 5,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.85/12,362.99 = 5,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.85x = 12,362.99 × 5,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.85x = 67,021,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,021,252.35/8,957.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.85

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