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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.04, 12,238.08 and 5,142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.04, 12,238.08 and 5,142.88 is: 7,094.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.04 : 12,238.08 = 5,142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.04/12,238.08 = 5,142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.04x = 12,238.08 × 5,142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.04x = 62,938,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,938,976.87/8,871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.88

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