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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.92, 12,319.59 and 5,390.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.92, 12,319.59 and 5,390.07 is: 7,438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.92 : 12,319.59 = 5,390.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.92/12,319.59 = 5,390.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.92x = 12,319.59 × 5,390.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.92x = 66,403,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,403,452.47/8,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.56

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