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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.59, 12,306.40 and 5,140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.59, 12,306.40 and 5,140.68 is: 7,094.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.59 : 12,306.40 = 5,140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.59/12,306.40 = 5,140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.59x = 12,306.40 × 5,140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.59x = 63,263,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,263,296.38/8,917.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.22

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