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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.23, 12,312.83 and 5,384.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.23, 12,312.83 and 5,384.69 is: 7,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.23 : 12,312.83 = 5,384.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.23/12,312.83 = 5,384.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.23x = 12,312.83 × 5,384.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.23x = 66,300,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,300,772.57/8,922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.96

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