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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.92, 12,314.76 and 5,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.92, 12,314.76 and 5,385.84 is: 7,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.92 : 12,314.76 = 5,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.92/12,314.76 = 5,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.92x = 12,314.76 × 5,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.92x = 66,325,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,325,327.00/8,923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.31

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