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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.37, 12,375.99 and 5,984.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.37, 12,375.99 and 5,984.58 is: 8,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.37 : 12,375.99 = 5,984.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.37/12,375.99 = 5,984.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.37x = 12,375.99 × 5,984.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.37x = 74,065,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,065,148.64/8,964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.17

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