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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.83, 12,341.52 and 5,165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.83, 12,341.52 and 5,165.61 is: 7,129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.83 : 12,341.52 = 5,165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.83/12,341.52 = 5,165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.83x = 12,341.52 × 5,165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.83x = 63,751,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751,479.13/8,941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.58

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