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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.24, 12,322.14 and 5,390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.24, 12,322.14 and 5,390.69 is: 7,440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.24 : 12,322.14 = 5,390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.24/12,322.14 = 5,390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.24x = 12,322.14 × 5,390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.24x = 66,424,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,424,836.88/8,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.69

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