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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.89, 12,298.70 and 5,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.89, 12,298.70 and 5,134.76 is: 7,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.89 : 12,298.70 = 5,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.89/12,298.70 = 5,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.89x = 12,298.70 × 5,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.89x = 63,150,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,150,798.48/8,911.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.13

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