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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.93, 12,314.68 and 5,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.93, 12,314.68 and 5,147.25 is: 7,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.93 : 12,314.68 = 5,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.93/12,314.68 = 5,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.93x = 12,314.68 × 5,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.93x = 63,386,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,386,736.63/8,923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.01

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