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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.28, 12,322.47 and 5,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.28, 12,322.47 and 5,202 is: 7,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.28 : 12,322.47 = 5,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.28/12,322.47 = 5,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.28x = 12,322.47 × 5,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.28x = 64,101,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101,488.94/8,927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.41

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