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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,918.38, 12,307.36 and 5,192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,918.38, 12,307.36 and 5,192.38 is: 7,165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,918.38 : 12,307.36 = 5,192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,918.38/12,307.36 = 5,192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,918.38x = 12,307.36 × 5,192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,918.38x = 63,904,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,904,428.38/8,918.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.48

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