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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.60, 12,375 and 5,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.60, 12,375 and 5,429.72 is: 7,493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.60 : 12,375 = 5,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.60/12,375 = 5,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.60x = 12,375 × 5,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.60x = 67,192,785
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192,785/8,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.67

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