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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.28, 12,338.55 and 5,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.28, 12,338.55 and 5,405.70 is: 7,458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.28 : 12,338.55 = 5,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.28/12,338.55 = 5,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.28x = 12,338.55 × 5,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.28x = 66,698,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,698,499.74/8,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.78

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