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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.75, 12,292.73 and 5,371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.75, 12,292.73 and 5,371.11 is: 7,412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.75 : 12,292.73 = 5,371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.75/12,292.73 = 5,371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.75x = 12,292.73 × 5,371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.75x = 66,025,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,025,578.17/8,907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.15

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