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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.73, 12,313.56 and 5,341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.73, 12,313.56 and 5,341.39 is: 7,371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.73 : 12,313.56 = 5,341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.73/12,313.56 = 5,341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.73x = 12,313.56 × 5,341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.73x = 65,771,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,771,526.25/8,922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.23

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