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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.34, 12,314.52 and 5,385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.34, 12,314.52 and 5,385.86 is: 7,432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.34 : 12,314.52 = 5,385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.34/12,314.52 = 5,385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.34x = 12,314.52 × 5,385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.34x = 66,324,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,324,219.11/8,923.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.67

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