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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.56, 12,302.06 and 5,137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.56, 12,302.06 and 5,137.29 is: 7,090.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.56 : 12,302.06 = 5,137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.56/12,302.06 = 5,137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.56x = 12,302.06 × 5,137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.56x = 63,199,188.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,199,188.31/8,913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.23

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