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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.96, 12,325.44 and 5,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.96, 12,325.44 and 5,394.88 is: 7,443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.96 : 12,325.44 = 5,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.96/12,325.44 = 5,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.96x = 12,325.44 × 5,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.96x = 66,494,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,494,269.75/8,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.70

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