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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.85, 12,323.49 and 5,392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.85, 12,323.49 and 5,392.36 is: 7,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.85 : 12,323.49 = 5,392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.85/12,323.49 = 5,392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.85x = 12,323.49 × 5,392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.85x = 66,452,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,632.92/8,929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.63

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