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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.34, 12,292.63 and 5,133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.34, 12,292.63 and 5,133.61 is: 7,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.34 : 12,292.63 = 5,133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.34/12,292.63 = 5,133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.34x = 12,292.63 × 5,133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.34x = 63,105,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,105,568.29/8,909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.08

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