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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.16, 12,933.28 and 5,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.16, 12,933.28 and 5,329.44 is: 7,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.16 : 12,933.28 = 5,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.16/12,933.28 = 5,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.16x = 12,933.28 × 5,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.16x = 68,927,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,927,139.76/8,620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.04

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