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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.01, 12,297.49 and 5,133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.01, 12,297.49 and 5,133.88 is: 7,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.01 : 12,297.49 = 5,133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.01/12,297.49 = 5,133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.01x = 12,297.49 × 5,133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.01x = 63,133,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,133,840.50/8,911.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.92

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