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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.66, 12,327.06 and 5,395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.66, 12,327.06 and 5,395.18 is: 7,445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.66 : 12,327.06 = 5,395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.66/12,327.06 = 5,395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.66x = 12,327.06 × 5,395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.66x = 66,506,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,506,707.57/8,932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.34

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