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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.08, 12,323.46 and 5,154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.08, 12,323.46 and 5,154.74 is: 7,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.08 : 12,323.46 = 5,154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.08/12,323.46 = 5,154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.08x = 12,323.46 × 5,154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.08x = 63,524,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,524,232.20/8,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.92

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