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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.18, 12,237.99 and 5,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.18, 12,237.99 and 5,091.44 is: 7,026.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.18 : 12,237.99 = 5,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.18/12,237.99 = 5,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.18x = 12,237.99 × 5,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.18x = 62,308,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,308,991.81/8,868.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.13

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