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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.96, 12,296.29 and 5,134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.96, 12,296.29 and 5,134.11 is: 7,083.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.96 : 12,296.29 = 5,134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.96/12,296.29 = 5,134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.96x = 12,296.29 × 5,134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.96x = 63,130,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,130,446.51/8,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.00

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