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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.40, 12,357.87 and 5,322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.40, 12,357.87 and 5,322.37 is: 7,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.40 : 12,357.87 = 5,322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.40/12,357.87 = 5,322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.40x = 12,357.87 × 5,322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.40x = 65,773,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,773,156.55/8,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.07

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