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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.91, 13,212.59 and 5,114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.91, 13,212.59 and 5,114.39 is: 7,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.91 : 13,212.59 = 5,114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.91/13,212.59 = 5,114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.91x = 13,212.59 × 5,114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.91x = 67,574,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,574,246.54/8,819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,661.56

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