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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.52, 12,294.72 and 5,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.52, 12,294.72 and 5,371.92 is: 7,413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.52 : 12,294.72 = 5,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.52/12,294.72 = 5,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.52x = 12,294.72 × 5,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.52x = 66,046,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,046,252.26/8,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.00

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