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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.43, 12,307.77 and 5,141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.43, 12,307.77 and 5,141.11 is: 7,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.43 : 12,307.77 = 5,141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.43/12,307.77 = 5,141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.43x = 12,307.77 × 5,141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.43x = 63,275,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,275,599.42/8,916.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.52

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