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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.93, 12,388.86 and 5,621.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.93, 12,388.86 and 5,621.31 is: 7,755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.93 : 12,388.86 = 5,621.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.93/12,388.86 = 5,621.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.93x = 12,388.86 × 5,621.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.93x = 69,641,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,641,622.61/8,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.25

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