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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.30, 12,242.22 and 5,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.30, 12,242.22 and 5,094.45 is: 7,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.30 : 12,242.22 = 5,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.30/12,242.22 = 5,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.30x = 12,242.22 × 5,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.30x = 62,367,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367,377.68/8,871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.24

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