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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.61, 12,390.72 and 5,620.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.61, 12,390.72 and 5,620.29 is: 7,758.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.61 : 12,390.72 = 5,620.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.61/12,390.72 = 5,620.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.61x = 12,390.72 × 5,620.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.61x = 69,639,439.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,639,439.71/8,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.74

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