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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.84, 12,241.01 and 5,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.84, 12,241.01 and 5,094.10 is: 7,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.84 : 12,241.01 = 5,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.84/12,241.01 = 5,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.84x = 12,241.01 × 5,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.84x = 62,356,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,356,929.04/8,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.22

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