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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.61, 12,312.93 and 5,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.61, 12,312.93 and 5,342.96 is: 7,368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.61 : 12,312.93 = 5,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.61/12,312.93 = 5,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.61x = 12,312.93 × 5,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.61x = 65,787,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,787,430.91/8,928.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.16

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