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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.08, 12,291.04 and 5,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.08, 12,291.04 and 5,374.52 is: 7,412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.08 : 12,291.04 = 5,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.08/12,291.04 = 5,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.08x = 12,291.04 × 5,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.08x = 66,058,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,058,440.30/8,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.24

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