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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.27, 12,307.26 and 5,939.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.27, 12,307.26 and 5,939.71 is: 8,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.27 : 12,307.26 = 5,939.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.27/12,307.26 = 5,939.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.27x = 12,307.26 × 5,939.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.27x = 73,101,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,101,555.29/8,911.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.27

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