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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.38, 12,327.47 and 5,157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.38, 12,327.47 and 5,157.31 is: 7,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.38 : 12,327.47 = 5,157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.38/12,327.47 = 5,157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.38x = 12,327.47 × 5,157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.38x = 63,576,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,576,527.70/8,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.94

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