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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.52, 12,190.02 and 5,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.52, 12,190.02 and 5,107.52 is: 7,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.52 : 12,190.02 = 5,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.52/12,190.02 = 5,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.52x = 12,190.02 × 5,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.52x = 62,260,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,260,770.95/8,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.24

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