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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.32, 12,376.08 and 5,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.32, 12,376.08 and 5,242.08 is: 7,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.32 : 12,376.08 = 5,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.32/12,376.08 = 5,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.32x = 12,376.08 × 5,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.32x = 64,876,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,876,401.45/8,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.95

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