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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.20, 13,376.40 and 5,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.20, 13,376.40 and 5,023.20 is: 7,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.20 : 13,376.40 = 5,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.20/13,376.40 = 5,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.20x = 13,376.40 × 5,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.20x = 67,192,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192,332.48/8,911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.21

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