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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.52, 12,327.76 and 5,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.52, 12,327.76 and 5,397.04 is: 7,446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.52 : 12,327.76 = 5,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.52/12,327.76 = 5,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.52x = 12,327.76 × 5,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.52x = 66,533,413.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,533,413.83/8,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.78

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