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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.92, 12,362.10 and 5,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.92, 12,362.10 and 5,376.40 is: 7,419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.92 : 12,362.10 = 5,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.92/12,362.10 = 5,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.92x = 12,362.10 × 5,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.92x = 66,463,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,463,594.44/8,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.53

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