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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.01, 13,251.62 and 5,139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.01, 13,251.62 and 5,139.99 is: 7,697.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.01 : 13,251.62 = 5,139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.01/13,251.62 = 5,139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.01x = 13,251.62 × 5,139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.01x = 68,113,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,113,168.58/8,849.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.26

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