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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.24, 12,303.32 and 6,918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.24, 12,303.32 and 6,918.32 is: 9,550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.24 : 12,303.32 = 6,918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.24/12,303.32 = 6,918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.24x = 12,303.32 × 6,918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.24x = 85,118,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,118,304.82/8,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.72

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