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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.91, 12,334.88 and 5,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.91, 12,334.88 and 5,161.76 is: 7,123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.91 : 12,334.88 = 5,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.91/12,334.88 = 5,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.91x = 12,334.88 × 5,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.91x = 63,669,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,669,641.42/8,937.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.55

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