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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.27, 12,329.87 and 5,158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.27, 12,329.87 and 5,158.13 is: 7,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.27 : 12,329.87 = 5,158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.27/12,329.87 = 5,158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.27x = 12,329.87 × 5,158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.27x = 63,599,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,599,083.27/8,934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.55

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