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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.13, 12,214.56 and 5,125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.13, 12,214.56 and 5,125.13 is: 7,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.13 : 12,214.56 = 5,125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.13/12,214.56 = 5,125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.13x = 12,214.56 × 5,125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.13x = 62,601,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,601,207.89/8,851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.68

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