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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.97, 12,234 and 5,088.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.97, 12,234 and 5,088.07 is: 7,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.97 : 12,234 = 5,088.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.97/12,234 = 5,088.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.97x = 12,234 × 5,088.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.97x = 62,247,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247,448.38/8,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.73

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