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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.66, 12,319.29 and 5,941.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.66, 12,319.29 and 5,941.62 is: 8,200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.66 : 12,319.29 = 5,941.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.66/12,319.29 = 5,941.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.66x = 12,319.29 × 5,941.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.66x = 73,196,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,196,539.85/8,925.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.69

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