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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.24, 12,319.38 and 5,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.24, 12,319.38 and 5,201 is: 7,177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.24 : 12,319.38 = 5,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.24/12,319.38 = 5,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.24x = 12,319.38 × 5,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.24x = 64,073,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,073,095.38/8,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.26

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