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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.05, 12,242.50 and 5,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.05, 12,242.50 and 5,094.48 is: 7,029.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.05 : 12,242.50 = 5,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.05/12,242.50 = 5,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.05x = 12,242.50 × 5,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.05x = 62,369,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,369,171.40/8,872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.85

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