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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.46, 12,239.28 and 5,093.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.46, 12,239.28 and 5,093.34 is: 7,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.46 : 12,239.28 = 5,093.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.46/12,239.28 = 5,093.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.46x = 12,239.28 × 5,093.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.46x = 62,338,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,338,814.40/8,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.69

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