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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.80, 12,340.38 and 5,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.80, 12,340.38 and 5,164.24 is: 7,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.80 : 12,340.38 = 5,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.80/12,340.38 = 5,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.80x = 12,340.38 × 5,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.80x = 63,728,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,728,684.01/8,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.26

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