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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.23, 12,310.11 and 5,338.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.23, 12,310.11 and 5,338.89 is: 7,367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.23 : 12,310.11 = 5,338.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.23/12,310.11 = 5,338.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.23x = 12,310.11 × 5,338.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.23x = 65,722,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,722,323.18/8,920.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.78

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