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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.92, 12,241.33 and 5,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.92, 12,241.33 and 5,093.26 is: 7,028.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.92 : 12,241.33 = 5,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.92/12,241.33 = 5,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.92x = 12,241.33 × 5,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.92x = 62,348,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,348,276.44/8,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.39

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