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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.89, 12,328.47 and 5,354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.89, 12,328.47 and 5,354.27 is: 7,383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.89 : 12,328.47 = 5,354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.89/12,328.47 = 5,354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.89x = 12,328.47 × 5,354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.89x = 66,009,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,009,962.76/8,939.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.76

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