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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.41, 12,320.91 and 5,567.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.41, 12,320.91 and 5,567.25 is: 7,684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.41 : 12,320.91 = 5,567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.41/12,320.91 = 5,567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.41x = 12,320.91 × 5,567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.41x = 68,593,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,593,586.20/8,926.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.34

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