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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.27, 12,297.51 and 5,375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.27, 12,297.51 and 5,375.43 is: 7,418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.27 : 12,297.51 = 5,375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.27/12,297.51 = 5,375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.27x = 12,297.51 × 5,375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.27x = 66,104,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,104,404.18/8,910.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.90

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