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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.83, 12,998.37 and 5,159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.83, 12,998.37 and 5,159.91 is: 7,736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.83 : 12,998.37 = 5,159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.83/12,998.37 = 5,159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.83x = 12,998.37 × 5,159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.83x = 67,070,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,070,419.35/8,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.96

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