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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.94, 12,233.97 and 5,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.94, 12,233.97 and 5,038.52 is: 6,951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.94 : 12,233.97 = 5,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.94/12,233.97 = 5,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.94x = 12,233.97 × 5,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.94x = 61,641,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,641,041.35/8,866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.79

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