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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.25, 12,236.12 and 5,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.25, 12,236.12 and 5,091.05 is: 7,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.25 : 12,236.12 = 5,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.25/12,236.12 = 5,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.25x = 12,236.12 × 5,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.25x = 62,294,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,294,612.09/8,869.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.67

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