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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.16, 12,887.46 and 5,138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.16, 12,887.46 and 5,138.52 is: 7,697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.16 : 12,887.46 = 5,138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.16/12,887.46 = 5,138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.16x = 12,887.46 × 5,138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.16x = 66,222,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,222,470.96/8,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.46

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