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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.86, 12,310.62 and 5,384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.86, 12,310.62 and 5,384.22 is: 7,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.86 : 12,310.62 = 5,384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.86/12,310.62 = 5,384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.86x = 12,310.62 × 5,384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.86x = 66,283,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,283,086.42/8,920.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.12

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