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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.41, 12,368.86 and 5,560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.41, 12,368.86 and 5,560.84 is: 7,671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.41 : 12,368.86 = 5,560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.41/12,368.86 = 5,560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.41x = 12,368.86 × 5,560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.41x = 68,781,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,781,251.44/8,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.85

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