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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.94, 12,323.25 and 5,573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.94, 12,323.25 and 5,573.22 is: 7,690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.94 : 12,323.25 = 5,573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.94/12,323.25 = 5,573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.94x = 12,323.25 × 5,573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.94x = 68,680,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,680,183.37/8,930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.14

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