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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.08, 12,373.28 and 5,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.08, 12,373.28 and 5,240.08 is: 7,231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.08 : 12,373.28 = 5,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.08/12,373.28 = 5,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.08x = 12,373.28 × 5,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.08x = 64,836,977.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,836,977.06/8,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,231.36

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