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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.28, 12,217.57 and 5,076.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.28, 12,217.57 and 5,076.59 is: 7,005.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.28 : 12,217.57 = 5,076.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.28/12,217.57 = 5,076.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.28x = 12,217.57 × 5,076.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.28x = 62,023,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,023,519.91/8,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.71

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