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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.11, 12,314.43 and 5,338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.11, 12,314.43 and 5,338.35 is: 7,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.11 : 12,314.43 = 5,338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.11/12,314.43 = 5,338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.11x = 12,314.43 × 5,338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.11x = 65,738,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,738,737.39/8,924.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.42

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