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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.64, 12,384.18 and 5,249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.64, 12,384.18 and 5,249.64 is: 7,243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.64 : 12,384.18 = 5,249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.64/12,384.18 = 5,249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.64x = 12,384.18 × 5,249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.64x = 65,012,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,012,486.70/8,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.21

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