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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.64, 12,302.18 and 5,138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.64, 12,302.18 and 5,138.33 is: 7,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.64 : 12,302.18 = 5,138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.64/12,302.18 = 5,138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.64x = 12,302.18 × 5,138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.64x = 63,212,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,212,660.56/8,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.47

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