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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.84, 12,323.96 and 5,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.84, 12,323.96 and 5,205.04 is: 7,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.84 : 12,323.96 = 5,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.84/12,323.96 = 5,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.84x = 12,323.96 × 5,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.84x = 64,146,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,146,704.76/8,929.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.41

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