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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.88, 12,330.12 and 5,398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.88, 12,330.12 and 5,398.12 is: 7,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.88 : 12,330.12 = 5,398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.88/12,330.12 = 5,398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.88x = 12,330.12 × 5,398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.88x = 66,559,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,559,467.37/8,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.40

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