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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.96, 12,292.52 and 5,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.96, 12,292.52 and 5,130.24 is: 7,080.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.96 : 12,292.52 = 5,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.96/12,292.52 = 5,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.96x = 12,292.52 × 5,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.96x = 63,063,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,063,577.80/8,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.26

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