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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.64, 12,376.44 and 5,241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.64, 12,376.44 and 5,241.36 is: 7,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.64 : 12,376.44 = 5,241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.64/12,376.44 = 5,241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.64x = 12,376.44 × 5,241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.64x = 64,869,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,869,377.56/8,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,234.52

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