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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.89, 12,302.47 and 5,136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.89, 12,302.47 and 5,136.33 is: 7,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.89 : 12,302.47 = 5,136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.89/12,302.47 = 5,136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.89x = 12,302.47 × 5,136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.89x = 63,189,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189,598.29/8,913.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.89

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