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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.04, 12,338.84 and 5,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.04, 12,338.84 and 5,162.68 is: 7,125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.04 : 12,338.84 = 5,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.04/12,338.84 = 5,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.04x = 12,338.84 × 5,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.04x = 63,701,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,701,482.49/8,940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.41

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