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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.53, 12,237.19 and 5,090.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.53, 12,237.19 and 5,090.94 is: 7,025.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.53 : 12,237.19 = 5,090.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.53/12,237.19 = 5,090.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.53x = 12,237.19 × 5,090.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.53x = 62,298,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,298,769.47/8,867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,025.49

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