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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.33, 12,238.02 and 5,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.33, 12,238.02 and 5,091.68 is: 7,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.33 : 12,238.02 = 5,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.33/12,238.02 = 5,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.33x = 12,238.02 × 5,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.33x = 62,312,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,312,020.48/8,867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.15

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