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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.70, 12,368.49 and 5,817.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.70, 12,368.49 and 5,817.98 is: 8,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.70 : 12,368.49 = 5,817.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.70/12,368.49 = 5,817.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.70x = 12,368.49 × 5,817.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.70x = 71,959,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,959,627.45/8,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.48

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