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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.72, 12,338.76 and 5,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.72, 12,338.76 and 5,358.26 is: 7,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.72 : 12,338.76 = 5,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.72/12,338.76 = 5,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.72x = 12,338.76 × 5,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.72x = 66,114,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,114,284.16/8,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.08

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