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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.73, 12,372.48 and 5,787.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.73, 12,372.48 and 5,787.09 is: 7,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.73 : 12,372.48 = 5,787.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.73/12,372.48 = 5,787.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.73x = 12,372.48 × 5,787.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.73x = 71,600,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,600,655.28/8,969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.48

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