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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.56, 12,306.21 and 5,140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.56, 12,306.21 and 5,140.71 is: 7,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.56 : 12,306.21 = 5,140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.56/12,306.21 = 5,140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.56x = 12,306.21 × 5,140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.56x = 63,262,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,262,656.81/8,917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.17

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