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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.33, 12,311.46 and 5,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.33, 12,311.46 and 5,094 is: 7,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.33 : 12,311.46 = 5,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.33/12,311.46 = 5,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.33x = 12,311.46 × 5,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.33x = 62,714,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,714,577.24/8,922.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.95

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