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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.74, 12,391.16 and 5,392.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.74, 12,391.16 and 5,392.85 is: 7,443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.74 : 12,391.16 = 5,392.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.74/12,391.16 = 5,392.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.74x = 12,391.16 × 5,392.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.74x = 66,823,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,823,667.21/8,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.26

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