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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.49, 12,390.81 and 5,392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.49, 12,390.81 and 5,392.61 is: 7,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.49 : 12,390.81 = 5,392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.49/12,390.81 = 5,392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.49x = 12,390.81 × 5,392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.49x = 66,818,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,818,743.96/8,977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.92

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