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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.40, 12,303.57 and 5,138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.40, 12,303.57 and 5,138.07 is: 7,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.40 : 12,303.57 = 5,138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.40/12,303.57 = 5,138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.40x = 12,303.57 × 5,138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.40x = 63,216,603.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,216,603.91/8,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.31

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