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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.70, 12,328.08 and 5,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.70, 12,328.08 and 5,157.54 is: 7,117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.70 : 12,328.08 = 5,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.70/12,328.08 = 5,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.70x = 12,328.08 × 5,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.70x = 63,582,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,582,565.72/8,933.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.16

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