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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.06, 12,369.42 and 5,381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.06, 12,369.42 and 5,381.06 is: 7,422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.06 : 12,369.42 = 5,381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.06/12,369.42 = 5,381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.06x = 12,369.42 × 5,381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.06x = 66,560,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,560,529.34/8,967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.78

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