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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.91, 12,957.37 and 5,137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.91, 12,957.37 and 5,137.02 is: 7,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.91 : 12,957.37 = 5,137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.91/12,957.37 = 5,137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.91x = 12,957.37 × 5,137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.91x = 66,562,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,562,255.99/8,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.25

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