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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.87, 12,298.12 and 5,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.87, 12,298.12 and 5,135.50 is: 7,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.87 : 12,298.12 = 5,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.87/12,298.12 = 5,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.87x = 12,298.12 × 5,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.87x = 63,156,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,156,969.58/8,912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.05

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