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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,918.03, 12,305.72 and 5,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,918.03, 12,305.72 and 5,141.34 is: 7,094.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,918.03 : 12,305.72 = 5,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,918.03/12,305.72 = 5,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,918.03x = 12,305.72 × 5,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,918.03x = 63,267,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,267,903.32/8,918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.38

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