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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,647.86, 12,991.25 and 5,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,647.86, 12,991.25 and 5,140.16 is: 7,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647.86 : 12,991.25 = 5,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647.86/12,991.25 = 5,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647.86x = 12,991.25 × 5,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647.86x = 66,777,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,777,051.49/8,647.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.80

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