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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.62, 12,302.10 and 5,136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.62, 12,302.10 and 5,136.06 is: 7,088.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.62 : 12,302.10 = 5,136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.62/12,302.10 = 5,136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.62x = 12,302.10 × 5,136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.62x = 63,184,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,184,323.73/8,913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.51

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