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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.67, 12,236.85 and 5,090.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.67, 12,236.85 and 5,090.01 is: 7,023.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.67 : 12,236.85 = 5,090.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.67/12,236.85 = 5,090.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.67x = 12,236.85 × 5,090.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.67x = 62,285,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,285,688.87/8,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.91

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