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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.29, 12,320.56 and 5,151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.29, 12,320.56 and 5,151.23 is: 7,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.29 : 12,320.56 = 5,151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.29/12,320.56 = 5,151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.29x = 12,320.56 × 5,151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.29x = 63,466,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,466,012.53/8,928.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.42

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