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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.46, 12,243.58 and 5,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.46, 12,243.58 and 5,093 is: 7,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.46 : 12,243.58 = 5,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.46/12,243.58 = 5,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.46x = 12,243.58 × 5,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.46x = 62,356,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,356,552.94/8,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.10

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