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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.95, 12,316.13 and 5,387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.95, 12,316.13 and 5,387.54 is: 7,434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.95 : 12,316.13 = 5,387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.95/12,316.13 = 5,387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.95x = 12,316.13 × 5,387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.95x = 66,353,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,353,656.49/8,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.63

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