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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.26, 12,324.18 and 5,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.26, 12,324.18 and 5,573.08 is: 7,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.26 : 12,324.18 = 5,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.26/12,324.18 = 5,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.26x = 12,324.18 × 5,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.26x = 68,683,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,683,641.07/8,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.11

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