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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.91, 12,960.52 and 5,134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.91, 12,960.52 and 5,134.61 is: 7,704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.91 : 12,960.52 = 5,134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.91/12,960.52 = 5,134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.91x = 12,960.52 × 5,134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.91x = 66,547,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,547,235.16/8,637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.09

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