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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.64, 12,295.95 and 5,081.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.64, 12,295.95 and 5,081.19 is: 7,012.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.64 : 12,295.95 = 5,081.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.64/12,295.95 = 5,081.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.64x = 12,295.95 × 5,081.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.64x = 62,478,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,478,058.18/8,909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.41

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