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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.82, 12,297.84 and 5,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.82, 12,297.84 and 5,134.12 is: 7,085.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.82 : 12,297.84 = 5,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.82/12,297.84 = 5,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.82x = 12,297.84 × 5,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.82x = 63,138,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,138,617.05/8,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.62

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