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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.31, 12,286.38 and 5,126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.31, 12,286.38 and 5,126.09 is: 7,074.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.31 : 12,286.38 = 5,126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.31/12,286.38 = 5,126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.31x = 12,286.38 × 5,126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.31x = 62,981,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,981,047.45/8,902.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.69

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