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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.92, 12,388.44 and 5,442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.92, 12,388.44 and 5,442.16 is: 7,511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.92 : 12,388.44 = 5,442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.92/12,388.44 = 5,442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.92x = 12,388.44 × 5,442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.92x = 67,419,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,419,872.63/8,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.19

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