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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.47, 12,243.58 and 5,093.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.47, 12,243.58 and 5,093.01 is: 7,028.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.47 : 12,243.58 = 5,093.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.47/12,243.58 = 5,093.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.47x = 12,243.58 × 5,093.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.47x = 62,356,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,356,675.38/8,872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.11

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