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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.84, 12,242.39 and 5,095.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.84, 12,242.39 and 5,095.10 is: 7,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.84 : 12,242.39 = 5,095.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.84/12,242.39 = 5,095.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.84x = 12,242.39 × 5,095.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.84x = 62,376,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376,201.29/8,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.60

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