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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.08, 13,268.84 and 5,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.08, 13,268.84 and 5,154 is: 7,716.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.08 : 13,268.84 = 5,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.08/13,268.84 = 5,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.08x = 13,268.84 × 5,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.08x = 68,387,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,387,601.36/8,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.01

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