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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.07, 13,264.36 and 5,150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.07, 13,264.36 and 5,150.99 is: 7,711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.07 : 13,264.36 = 5,150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.07/13,264.36 = 5,150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.07x = 13,264.36 × 5,150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.07x = 68,324,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,324,585.72/8,860.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,711.52

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