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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.72, 12,291.52 and 5,370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.72, 12,291.52 and 5,370.92 is: 7,409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.72 : 12,291.52 = 5,370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.72/12,291.52 = 5,370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.72x = 12,291.52 × 5,370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.72x = 66,016,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016,770.60/8,909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.52

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