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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.72, 12,309.90 and 5,385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.72, 12,309.90 and 5,385.08 is: 7,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.72 : 12,309.90 = 5,385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.72/12,309.90 = 5,385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.72x = 12,309.90 × 5,385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.72x = 66,289,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,289,796.29/8,921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.16

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