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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.63, 12,378.08 and 5,243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.63, 12,378.08 and 5,243.63 is: 7,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.63 : 12,378.08 = 5,243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.63/12,378.08 = 5,243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.63x = 12,378.08 × 5,243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.63x = 64,906,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906,022.85/8,969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.20

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