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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.76, 12,343.56 and 5,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.76, 12,343.56 and 5,406.24 is: 7,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.76 : 12,343.56 = 5,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.76/12,343.56 = 5,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.76x = 12,343.56 × 5,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.76x = 66,732,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,732,247.81/8,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.15

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