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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.92, 12,368.48 and 5,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.92, 12,368.48 and 5,984.60 is: 8,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.92 : 12,368.48 = 5,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.92/12,368.48 = 5,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.92x = 12,368.48 × 5,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.92x = 74,020,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,020,405.41/8,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.20

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