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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.60, 12,126.54 and 5,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.60, 12,126.54 and 5,062.60 is: 6,985.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.60 : 12,126.54 = 5,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.60/12,126.54 = 5,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.60x = 12,126.54 × 5,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.60x = 61,391,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,391,821.40/8,788.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.39

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