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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.72, 12,319.64 and 6,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.72, 12,319.64 and 6,095.34 is: 8,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.72 : 12,319.64 = 6,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.72/12,319.64 = 6,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.72x = 12,319.64 × 6,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.72x = 75,092,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,092,394.48/8,923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.92

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