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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.61, 12,389.60 and 5,757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.61, 12,389.60 and 5,757.08 is: 7,936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.61 : 12,389.60 = 5,757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.61/12,389.60 = 5,757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.61x = 12,389.60 × 5,757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.61x = 71,327,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,327,918.37/8,987.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.25

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