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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.32, 12,375.92 and 5,139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.32, 12,375.92 and 5,139.32 is: 7,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.32 : 12,375.92 = 5,139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.32/12,375.92 = 5,139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.32x = 12,375.92 × 5,139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.32x = 63,603,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,603,813.17/8,967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.85

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