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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.94, 12,324.15 and 5,394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.94, 12,324.15 and 5,394.47 is: 7,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.94 : 12,324.15 = 5,394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.94/12,324.15 = 5,394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.94x = 12,324.15 × 5,394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.94x = 66,482,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,482,195.83/8,931.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.20

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