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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.32, 12,315.90 and 5,148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.32, 12,315.90 and 5,148.92 is: 7,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.32 : 12,315.90 = 5,148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.32/12,315.90 = 5,148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.32x = 12,315.90 × 5,148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.32x = 63,413,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,413,583.83/8,923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.50

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