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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.79, 12,376.02 and 5,432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.79, 12,376.02 and 5,432.32 is: 7,495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.79 : 12,376.02 = 5,432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.79/12,376.02 = 5,432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.79x = 12,376.02 × 5,432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.79x = 67,230,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,230,500.97/8,969.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.21

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