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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.26, 12,316.68 and 5,148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.26, 12,316.68 and 5,148.18 is: 7,104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.26 : 12,316.68 = 5,148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.26/12,316.68 = 5,148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.26x = 12,316.68 × 5,148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.26x = 63,408,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,408,485.64/8,925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.39

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