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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.66, 12,373.52 and 5,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.66, 12,373.52 and 5,241.50 is: 7,230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.66 : 12,373.52 = 5,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.66/12,373.52 = 5,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.66x = 12,373.52 × 5,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.66x = 64,855,805.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,855,805.08/8,969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.58

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