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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.05, 12,295.13 and 5,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.05, 12,295.13 and 5,682.20 is: 7,840.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.05 : 12,295.13 = 5,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.05/12,295.13 = 5,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.05x = 12,295.13 × 5,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.05x = 69,863,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,863,297.80/8,911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.07

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