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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.72, 12,315.50 and 6,092.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.72, 12,315.50 and 6,092.34 is: 8,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.72 : 12,315.50 = 6,092.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.72/12,315.50 = 6,092.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.72x = 12,315.50 × 6,092.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.72x = 75,030,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,030,213.27/8,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.78

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