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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.23, 12,293.15 and 5,321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.23, 12,293.15 and 5,321.45 is: 7,345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.23 : 12,293.15 = 5,321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.23/12,293.15 = 5,321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.23x = 12,293.15 × 5,321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.23x = 65,417,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,417,294.99/8,905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.94

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