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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.11, 12,309.93 and 5,338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.11, 12,309.93 and 5,338.77 is: 7,367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.11 : 12,309.93 = 5,338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.11/12,309.93 = 5,338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.11x = 12,309.93 × 5,338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.11x = 65,719,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,719,884.99/8,920.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.61

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