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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.95, 12,376.15 and 5,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.95, 12,376.15 and 5,191.28 is: 7,164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.95 : 12,376.15 = 5,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.95/12,376.15 = 5,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.95x = 12,376.15 × 5,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.95x = 64,247,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247,985.11/8,967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.18

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