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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,918.62, 12,309.22 and 5,141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,918.62, 12,309.22 and 5,141.10 is: 7,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,918.62 : 12,309.22 = 5,141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,918.62/12,309.22 = 5,141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,918.62x = 12,309.22 × 5,141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,918.62x = 63,282,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,282,930.94/8,918.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.60

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