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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.80, 12,308.10 and 5,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.80, 12,308.10 and 5,140.30 is: 7,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.80 : 12,308.10 = 5,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.80/12,308.10 = 5,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.80x = 12,308.10 × 5,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.80x = 63,267,326.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,267,326.43/8,917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.50

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