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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.92, 12,310.80 and 5,742.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.92, 12,310.80 and 5,742.36 is: 7,920.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.92 : 12,310.80 = 5,742.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.92/12,310.80 = 5,742.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.92x = 12,310.80 × 5,742.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.92x = 70,693,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,693,023.95/8,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,920.86

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