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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.77, 12,363.94 and 5,938.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.77, 12,363.94 and 5,938.82 is: 8,186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.77 : 12,363.94 = 5,938.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.77/12,363.94 = 5,938.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.77x = 12,363.94 × 5,938.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.77x = 73,427,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,427,122.64/8,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.98

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