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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.04, 12,383.23 and 5,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.04, 12,383.23 and 5,436.58 is: 7,502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.04 : 12,383.23 = 5,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.04/12,383.23 = 5,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.04x = 12,383.23 × 5,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.04x = 67,322,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,322,345.05/8,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.74

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