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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.52, 12,297.86 and 5,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.52, 12,297.86 and 5,375.68 is: 7,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.52 : 12,297.86 = 5,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.52/12,297.86 = 5,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.52x = 12,297.86 × 5,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.52x = 66,109,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,109,360.04/8,910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.25

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