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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.74, 12,332.52 and 5,398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.74, 12,332.52 and 5,398.22 is: 7,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.74 : 12,332.52 = 5,398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.74/12,332.52 = 5,398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.74x = 12,332.52 × 5,398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.74x = 66,573,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,573,656.11/8,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.10

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