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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.68, 12,417.87 and 5,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.68, 12,417.87 and 5,640.40 is: 7,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.68 : 12,417.87 = 5,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.68/12,417.87 = 5,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.68x = 12,417.87 × 5,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.68x = 70,041,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,041,753.95/8,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.15

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