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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.06, 12,304.13 and 5,138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.06, 12,304.13 and 5,138.78 is: 7,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.06 : 12,304.13 = 5,138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.06/12,304.13 = 5,138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.06x = 12,304.13 × 5,138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.06x = 63,228,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228,217.16/8,915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.29

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