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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.64, 12,388.44 and 5,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.64, 12,388.44 and 5,826.36 is: 8,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.64 : 12,388.44 = 5,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.64/12,388.44 = 5,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.64x = 12,388.44 × 5,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.64x = 72,179,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,179,511.28/8,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.71

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