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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.11, 12,290.43 and 5,130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.11, 12,290.43 and 5,130.44 is: 7,079.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.11 : 12,290.43 = 5,130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.11/12,290.43 = 5,130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.11x = 12,290.43 × 5,130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.11x = 63,055,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,055,313.69/8,907.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.21

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