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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.90, 13,214.94 and 5,128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.90, 13,214.94 and 5,128.56 is: 7,670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.90 : 13,214.94 = 5,128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.90/13,214.94 = 5,128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.90x = 13,214.94 × 5,128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.90x = 67,773,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,773,612.69/8,835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.26

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