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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.70, 12,297.66 and 5,326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.70, 12,297.66 and 5,326.74 is: 7,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.70 : 12,297.66 = 5,326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.70/12,297.66 = 5,326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.70x = 12,297.66 × 5,326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.70x = 65,506,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,506,437.43/8,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.61

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