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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.68, 12,302.24 and 5,139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.68, 12,302.24 and 5,139.33 is: 7,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.68 : 12,302.24 = 5,139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.68/12,302.24 = 5,139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.68x = 12,302.24 × 5,139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.68x = 63,225,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,225,245.40/8,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.68

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