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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.91, 12,298.71 and 5,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.91, 12,298.71 and 5,376.15 is: 7,416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.91 : 12,298.71 = 5,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.91/12,298.71 = 5,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.91x = 12,298.71 × 5,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.91x = 66,119,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,119,682.89/8,914.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.76

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