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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.30, 12,299.24 and 5,376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.30, 12,299.24 and 5,376.54 is: 7,417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.30 : 12,299.24 = 5,376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.30/12,299.24 = 5,376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.30x = 12,299.24 × 5,376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.30x = 66,127,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127,355.83/8,915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.29

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