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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.06, 12,316.38 and 5,148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.06, 12,316.38 and 5,148.24 is: 7,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.06 : 12,316.38 = 5,148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.06/12,316.38 = 5,148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.06x = 12,316.38 × 5,148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.06x = 63,407,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,407,680.17/8,925.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.45

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