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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.92, 12,236.16 and 5,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.92, 12,236.16 and 5,140.16 is: 7,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.92 : 12,236.16 = 5,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.92/12,236.16 = 5,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.92x = 12,236.16 × 5,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.92x = 62,895,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,895,820.19/8,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.11

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