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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.72, 12,238.08 and 5,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.72, 12,238.08 and 5,091.50 is: 7,026.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.72 : 12,238.08 = 5,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.72/12,238.08 = 5,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.72x = 12,238.08 × 5,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.72x = 62,310,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,310,184.32/8,867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.63

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