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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.96, 12,362.94 and 5,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.96, 12,362.94 and 5,233.24 is: 7,220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.96 : 12,362.94 = 5,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.96/12,362.94 = 5,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.96x = 12,362.94 × 5,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.96x = 64,698,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698,232.13/8,959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.82

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