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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.52, 12,379.72 and 7,475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.52, 12,379.72 and 7,475.93 is: 10,317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.52 : 12,379.72 = 7,475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.52/12,379.72 = 7,475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.52x = 12,379.72 × 7,475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.52x = 92,549,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,549,920.14/8,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.12

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