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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.91, 12,984.24 and 5,130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.91, 12,984.24 and 5,130.53 is: 7,710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.91 : 12,984.24 = 5,130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.91/12,984.24 = 5,130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.91x = 12,984.24 × 5,130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.91x = 66,615,967.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,615,967.93/8,639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.26

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