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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.97, 12,377.37 and 5,833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.97, 12,377.37 and 5,833.27 is: 8,050.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.97 : 12,377.37 = 5,833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.97/12,377.37 = 5,833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.97x = 12,377.37 × 5,833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.97x = 72,200,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,200,541.10/8,967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.93

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