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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.91, 12,310.72 and 5,144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.91, 12,310.72 and 5,144.08 is: 7,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.91 : 12,310.72 = 5,144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.91/12,310.72 = 5,144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.91x = 12,310.72 × 5,144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.91x = 63,327,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,327,328.54/8,920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.75

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