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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.66, 12,300.02 and 5,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.66, 12,300.02 and 5,135.74 is: 7,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.66 : 12,300.02 = 5,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.66/12,300.02 = 5,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.66x = 12,300.02 × 5,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.66x = 63,169,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,169,704.71/8,912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.64

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