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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.03, 12,242.99 and 5,092.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.03, 12,242.99 and 5,092.53 is: 7,027.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.03 : 12,242.99 = 5,092.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.03/12,242.99 = 5,092.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.03x = 12,242.99 × 5,092.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.03x = 62,347,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,347,768.40/8,872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.46

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