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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.94, 12,392.88 and 5,620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.94, 12,392.88 and 5,620.10 is: 7,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.94 : 12,392.88 = 5,620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.94/12,392.88 = 5,620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.94x = 12,392.88 × 5,620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.94x = 69,649,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,649,224.89/8,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.55

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