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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.68, 12,386.08 and 5,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.68, 12,386.08 and 5,440.32 is: 7,507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.68 : 12,386.08 = 5,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.68/12,386.08 = 5,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.68x = 12,386.08 × 5,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.68x = 67,384,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,384,238.75/8,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.42

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