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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.97, 12,232.89 and 5,088.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.97, 12,232.89 and 5,088.29 is: 7,022.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.97 : 12,232.89 = 5,088.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.97/12,232.89 = 5,088.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.97x = 12,232.89 × 5,088.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.97x = 62,244,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244,430.69/8,863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.19

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