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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.44, 12,294.57 and 5,131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.44, 12,294.57 and 5,131.74 is: 7,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.44 : 12,294.57 = 5,131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.44/12,294.57 = 5,131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.44x = 12,294.57 × 5,131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.44x = 63,092,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,092,536.65/8,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.33

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