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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.08, 12,335.28 and 5,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.08, 12,335.28 and 5,214.08 is: 7,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.08 : 12,335.28 = 5,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.08/12,335.28 = 5,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.08x = 12,335.28 × 5,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.08x = 64,317,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317,136.74/8,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.25

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