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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.45, 12,299.16 and 5,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.45, 12,299.16 and 5,136.14 is: 7,089.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.45 : 12,299.16 = 5,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.45/12,299.16 = 5,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.45x = 12,299.16 × 5,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.45x = 63,170,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,170,148.76/8,910.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.45

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