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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.41, 12,246.06 and 5,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.41, 12,246.06 and 5,334.94 is: 7,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.41 : 12,246.06 = 5,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.41/12,246.06 = 5,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.41x = 12,246.06 × 5,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.41x = 65,331,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,331,964.72/8,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.50

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