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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.76, 12,363.84 and 5,423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.76, 12,363.84 and 5,423.90 is: 7,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.76 : 12,363.84 = 5,423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.76/12,363.84 = 5,423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.76x = 12,363.84 × 5,423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.76x = 67,060,169.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,060,169.96/8,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.76

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