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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.74, 12,320.07 and 5,389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.74, 12,320.07 and 5,389.19 is: 7,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.74 : 12,320.07 = 5,389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.74/12,320.07 = 5,389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.74x = 12,320.07 × 5,389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.74x = 66,395,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,395,198.04/8,925.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.62

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