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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,813.25, 12,163.37 and 5,087.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,813.25, 12,163.37 and 5,087.25 is: 7,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,813.25 : 12,163.37 = 5,087.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,813.25/12,163.37 = 5,087.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,813.25x = 12,163.37 × 5,087.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,813.25x = 61,878,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,878,078.60/8,813.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.03

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