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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.92, 12,239.96 and 5,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.92, 12,239.96 and 5,092.26 is: 7,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.92 : 12,239.96 = 5,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.92/12,239.96 = 5,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.92x = 12,239.96 × 5,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.92x = 62,329,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,329,033.25/8,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.01

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