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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.96, 13,375.32 and 5,018.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.96, 13,375.32 and 5,018.32 is: 7,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.96 : 13,375.32 = 5,018.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.96/13,375.32 = 5,018.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.96x = 13,375.32 × 5,018.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.96x = 67,121,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,121,635.86/8,914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.10

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