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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.64, 12,368.56 and 5,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.64, 12,368.56 and 5,184.16 is: 7,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.64 : 12,368.56 = 5,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.64/12,368.56 = 5,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.64x = 12,368.56 × 5,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.64x = 64,120,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,120,594.01/8,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.01

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