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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.34, 12,292.29 and 5,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.34, 12,292.29 and 5,132.52 is: 7,080.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.34 : 12,292.29 = 5,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.34/12,292.29 = 5,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.34x = 12,292.29 × 5,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.34x = 63,090,424.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,090,424.27/8,910.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.59

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