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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.24, 12,382.92 and 5,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.24, 12,382.92 and 5,669.84 is: 7,825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.24 : 12,382.92 = 5,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.24/12,382.92 = 5,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.24x = 12,382.92 × 5,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.24x = 70,209,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,209,175.13/8,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.16

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