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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.94, 12,298.01 and 5,134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.94, 12,298.01 and 5,134.25 is: 7,085.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.94 : 12,298.01 = 5,134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.94/12,298.01 = 5,134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.94x = 12,298.01 × 5,134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.94x = 63,141,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,141,039.93/8,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.79

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