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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.83, 12,307.52 and 5,141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.83, 12,307.52 and 5,141.13 is: 7,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.83 : 12,307.52 = 5,141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.83/12,307.52 = 5,141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.83x = 12,307.52 × 5,141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.83x = 63,274,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,274,534.59/8,917.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.28

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