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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.27, 12,304.79 and 5,140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.27, 12,304.79 and 5,140.39 is: 7,093.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.27 : 12,304.79 = 5,140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.27/12,304.79 = 5,140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.27x = 12,304.79 × 5,140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.27x = 63,251,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,251,393.77/8,917.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.13

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