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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.68, 12,191.58 and 5,107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.68, 12,191.58 and 5,107.68 is: 7,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.68 : 12,191.58 = 5,107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.68/12,191.58 = 5,107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.68x = 12,191.58 × 5,107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.68x = 62,270,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,270,689.33/8,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.24

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