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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.84, 12,294.38 and 5,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.84, 12,294.38 and 5,327.50 is: 7,352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.84 : 12,294.38 = 5,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.84/12,294.38 = 5,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.84x = 12,294.38 × 5,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.84x = 65,498,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,498,280.51/8,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.06

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