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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.51, 12,364.88 and 5,424.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.51, 12,364.88 and 5,424.65 is: 7,484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.51 : 12,364.88 = 5,424.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.51/12,364.88 = 5,424.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.51x = 12,364.88 × 5,424.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.51x = 67,075,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,075,057.34/8,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,484.79

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