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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.07, 12,328.38 and 5,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.07, 12,328.38 and 5,905.34 is: 8,152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.07 : 12,328.38 = 5,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.07/12,328.38 = 5,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.07x = 12,328.38 × 5,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.07x = 72,803,213.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,803,213.91/8,930.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.59

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