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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.21, 13,250.44 and 5,139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.21, 13,250.44 and 5,139.69 is: 7,699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.21 : 13,250.44 = 5,139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.21/13,250.44 = 5,139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.21x = 13,250.44 × 5,139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.21x = 68,103,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,103,153.96/8,845.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,699.44

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