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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.29, 12,321.33 and 5,530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.29, 12,321.33 and 5,530.62 is: 7,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.29 : 12,321.33 = 5,530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.29/12,321.33 = 5,530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.29x = 12,321.33 × 5,530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.29x = 68,144,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,144,594.12/8,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.02

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