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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.18, 12,391.04 and 5,442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.18, 12,391.04 and 5,442.18 is: 7,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.18 : 12,391.04 = 5,442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.18/12,391.04 = 5,442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.18x = 12,391.04 × 5,442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.18x = 67,434,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,434,270.07/8,974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.25

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