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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.83, 11,887.56 and 5,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.83, 11,887.56 and 5,254.93 is: 7,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.83 : 11,887.56 = 5,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.83/11,887.56 = 5,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.83x = 11,887.56 × 5,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.83x = 62,468,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,468,243.66/8,612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.93

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