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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.69, 12,315.03 and 5,148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.69, 12,315.03 and 5,148.29 is: 7,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.69 : 12,315.03 = 5,148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.69/12,315.03 = 5,148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.69x = 12,315.03 × 5,148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.69x = 63,401,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,401,284.22/8,922.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.62

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