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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.18, 12,393.30 and 5,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.18, 12,393.30 and 5,445.30 is: 7,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.18 : 12,393.30 = 5,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.18/12,393.30 = 5,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.18x = 12,393.30 × 5,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.18x = 67,485,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,485,236.49/8,982.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.24

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