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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,534.88, 12,808.12 and 5,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,534.88, 12,808.12 and 5,237.91 is: 7,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,534.88 : 12,808.12 = 5,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,534.88/12,808.12 = 5,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,534.88x = 12,808.12 × 5,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,534.88x = 67,087,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,087,779.83/8,534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,860.42

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