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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.25, 12,298.72 and 5,135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.25, 12,298.72 and 5,135.19 is: 7,086.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.25 : 12,298.72 = 5,135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.25/12,298.72 = 5,135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.25x = 12,298.72 × 5,135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.25x = 63,156,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,156,202.46/8,912.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.45

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