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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.69, 12,325.33 and 5,155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.69, 12,325.33 and 5,155.53 is: 7,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.69 : 12,325.33 = 5,155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.69/12,325.33 = 5,155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.69x = 12,325.33 × 5,155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.69x = 63,543,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,543,568.80/8,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.39

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