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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.47, 12,390.33 and 5,789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.47, 12,390.33 and 5,789.32 is: 7,992.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.47 : 12,390.33 = 5,789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.47/12,390.33 = 5,789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.47x = 12,390.33 × 5,789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.47x = 71,731,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,731,585.28/8,974.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.85

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