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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.83, 12,302.27 and 5,936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.83, 12,302.27 and 5,936.32 is: 8,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.83 : 12,302.27 = 5,936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.83/12,302.27 = 5,936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.83x = 12,302.27 × 5,936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.83x = 73,030,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,030,151.01/8,925.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.89

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