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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.96, 12,292.08 and 5,370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.96, 12,292.08 and 5,370.68 is: 7,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.96 : 12,292.08 = 5,370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.96/12,292.08 = 5,370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.96x = 12,292.08 × 5,370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.96x = 66,016,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016,828.21/8,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.82

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