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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.35, 12,243.09 and 5,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.35, 12,243.09 and 5,095.13 is: 7,031.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.35 : 12,243.09 = 5,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.35/12,243.09 = 5,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.35x = 12,243.09 × 5,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.35x = 62,380,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,380,048.46/8,871.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.63

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