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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.68, 12,292.16 and 5,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.68, 12,292.16 and 5,368.32 is: 7,411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.68 : 12,292.16 = 5,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.68/12,292.16 = 5,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.68x = 12,292.16 × 5,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.68x = 65,988,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,988,248.37/8,903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.35

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