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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.64, 12,307.44 and 5,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.64, 12,307.44 and 5,191.36 is: 7,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.64 : 12,307.44 = 5,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.64/12,307.44 = 5,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.64x = 12,307.44 × 5,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.64x = 63,892,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,892,351.72/8,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.52

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