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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.04, 12,241.26 and 5,144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.04, 12,241.26 and 5,144.04 is: 7,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.04 : 12,241.26 = 5,144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.04/12,241.26 = 5,144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.04x = 12,241.26 × 5,144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.04x = 62,969,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,969,531.09/8,870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.13

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