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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.75, 12,304.22 and 5,187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.75, 12,304.22 and 5,187.75 is: 7,160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.75 : 12,304.22 = 5,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.75/12,304.22 = 5,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.75x = 12,304.22 × 5,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.75x = 63,831,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831,217.31/8,913.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.98

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