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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.20, 12,244.23 and 5,096.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.20, 12,244.23 and 5,096.59 is: 7,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.20 : 12,244.23 = 5,096.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.20/12,244.23 = 5,096.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.20x = 12,244.23 × 5,096.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.20x = 62,403,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403,789.57/8,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.63

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