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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.34, 12,343.22 and 5,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.34, 12,343.22 and 5,592.92 is: 7,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.34 : 12,343.22 = 5,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.34/12,343.22 = 5,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.34x = 12,343.22 × 5,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.34x = 69,034,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,034,552.32/8,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,712.20

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