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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.60, 12,316.49 and 5,147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.60, 12,316.49 and 5,147.69 is: 7,104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.60 : 12,316.49 = 5,147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.60/12,316.49 = 5,147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.60x = 12,316.49 × 5,147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.60x = 63,401,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,401,446.67/8,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.13

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