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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.82, 12,296.09 and 5,325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.82, 12,296.09 and 5,325.06 is: 7,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.82 : 12,296.09 = 5,325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.82/12,296.09 = 5,325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.82x = 12,296.09 × 5,325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.82x = 65,477,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,477,417.02/8,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.08

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