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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.83, 12,299.51 and 5,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.83, 12,299.51 and 5,934.32 is: 8,179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.83 : 12,299.51 = 5,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.83/12,299.51 = 5,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.83x = 12,299.51 × 5,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.83x = 72,989,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,989,228.18/8,923.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.14

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