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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.84, 12,315.21 and 5,386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.84, 12,315.21 and 5,386.36 is: 7,433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.84 : 12,315.21 = 5,386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.84/12,315.21 = 5,386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.84x = 12,315.21 × 5,386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.84x = 66,334,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,334,154.54/8,923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.36

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