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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.73, 12,312.18 and 5,340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.73, 12,312.18 and 5,340.39 is: 7,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.73 : 12,312.18 = 5,340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.73/12,312.18 = 5,340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.73x = 12,312.18 × 5,340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.73x = 65,751,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,751,842.95/8,921.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.85

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