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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.07, 12,376.37 and 5,190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.07, 12,376.37 and 5,190.56 is: 7,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.07 : 12,376.37 = 5,190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.07/12,376.37 = 5,190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.07x = 12,376.37 × 5,190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.07x = 64,240,239.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,240,239.17/8,968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.22

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