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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.88, 12,245.10 and 5,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.88, 12,245.10 and 5,095.66 is: 7,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.88 : 12,245.10 = 5,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.88/12,245.10 = 5,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.88x = 12,245.10 × 5,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.88x = 62,396,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,396,866.27/8,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.11

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