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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.24, 12,236.58 and 5,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.24, 12,236.58 and 5,141 is: 7,094.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.24 : 12,236.58 = 5,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.24/12,236.58 = 5,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.24x = 12,236.58 × 5,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.24x = 62,908,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,908,257.78/8,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.46

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