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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.53, 12,319.49 and 5,391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.53, 12,319.49 and 5,391.06 is: 7,438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.53 : 12,319.49 = 5,391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.53/12,319.49 = 5,391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.53x = 12,319.49 × 5,391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.53x = 66,415,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,415,077.04/8,928.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.52

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