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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.87, 12,335.31 and 5,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.87, 12,335.31 and 5,214.87 is: 7,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.87 : 12,335.31 = 5,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.87/12,335.31 = 5,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.87x = 12,335.31 × 5,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.87x = 64,327,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,327,038.06/8,940.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.72

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