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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.97, 12,375.99 and 5,832.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.97, 12,375.99 and 5,832.27 is: 8,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.97 : 12,375.99 = 5,832.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.97/12,375.99 = 5,832.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.97x = 12,375.99 × 5,832.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.97x = 72,180,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,180,115.20/8,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.55

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