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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.27, 12,377.40 and 5,192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.27, 12,377.40 and 5,192.60 is: 7,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.27 : 12,377.40 = 5,192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.27/12,377.40 = 5,192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.27x = 12,377.40 × 5,192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.27x = 64,270,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,270,891.24/8,969.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.67

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