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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.23, 12,291.36 and 5,322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.23, 12,291.36 and 5,322.23 is: 7,343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.23 : 12,291.36 = 5,322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.23/12,291.36 = 5,322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.23x = 12,291.36 × 5,322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.23x = 65,417,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,417,383.48/8,908.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,343.48

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