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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962, 12,369.04 and 5,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962, 12,369.04 and 5,235.28 is: 7,225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962 : 12,369.04 = 5,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962/12,369.04 = 5,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962x = 12,369.04 × 5,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962x = 64,755,387.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,755,387.73/8,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.55

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