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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.93, 12,313.31 and 5,146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.93, 12,313.31 and 5,146.25 is: 7,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.93 : 12,313.31 = 5,146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.93/12,313.31 = 5,146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.93x = 12,313.31 × 5,146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.93x = 63,367,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,367,345.86/8,922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.63

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