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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.08, 12,309.76 and 5,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.08, 12,309.76 and 5,194.08 is: 7,167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.08 : 12,309.76 = 5,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.08/12,309.76 = 5,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.08x = 12,309.76 × 5,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.08x = 63,937,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,937,878.22/8,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.86

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