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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.44, 12,368.16 and 5,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.44, 12,368.16 and 5,777.24 is: 7,976.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.44 : 12,368.16 = 5,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.44/12,368.16 = 5,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.44x = 12,368.16 × 5,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.44x = 71,453,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,453,828.68/8,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,976.15

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