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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.33, 12,298.08 and 5,135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.33, 12,298.08 and 5,135.11 is: 7,086.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.33 : 12,298.08 = 5,135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.33/12,298.08 = 5,135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.33x = 12,298.08 × 5,135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.33x = 63,151,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,151,993.59/8,911.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.71

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