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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.08, 12,312.52 and 5,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.08, 12,312.52 and 5,196.08 is: 7,170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.08 : 12,312.52 = 5,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.08/12,312.52 = 5,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.08x = 12,312.52 × 5,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.08x = 63,976,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,976,838.92/8,922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.62

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