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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.84, 12,316.49 and 5,149.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.84, 12,316.49 and 5,149.71 is: 7,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.84 : 12,316.49 = 5,149.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.84/12,316.49 = 5,149.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.84x = 12,316.49 × 5,149.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.84x = 63,426,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,426,345.28/8,926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.13

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