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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.94, 12,322.20 and 5,739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.94, 12,322.20 and 5,739.66 is: 7,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.94 : 12,322.20 = 5,739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.94/12,322.20 = 5,739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.94x = 12,322.20 × 5,739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.94x = 70,725,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,725,238.45/8,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.45

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