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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.07, 12,317.76 and 5,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.07, 12,317.76 and 5,149.25 is: 7,105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.07 : 12,317.76 = 5,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.07/12,317.76 = 5,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.07x = 12,317.76 × 5,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.07x = 63,427,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,427,164.09/8,926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.84

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