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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.03, 12,314.61 and 5,339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.03, 12,314.61 and 5,339.48 is: 7,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.03 : 12,314.61 = 5,339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.03/12,314.61 = 5,339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.03x = 12,314.61 × 5,339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.03x = 65,753,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,753,552.23/8,925.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.32

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