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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.97, 12,294.18 and 5,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.97, 12,294.18 and 5,322.20 is: 7,346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.97 : 12,294.18 = 5,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.97/12,294.18 = 5,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.97x = 12,294.18 × 5,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.97x = 65,432,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,432,023.33/8,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.98

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