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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.22, 12,387.23 and 5,787.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.22, 12,387.23 and 5,787.07 is: 7,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.22 : 12,387.23 = 5,787.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.22/12,387.23 = 5,787.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.22x = 12,387.23 × 5,787.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.22x = 71,685,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,685,767.12/8,972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.75

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