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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.96, 12,902.52 and 5,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.96, 12,902.52 and 5,151.08 is: 7,735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.96 : 12,902.52 = 5,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.96/12,902.52 = 5,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.96x = 12,902.52 × 5,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.96x = 66,461,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,461,912.72/8,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.36

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