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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.49, 12,244.02 and 5,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.49, 12,244.02 and 5,095.90 is: 7,032.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.49 : 12,244.02 = 5,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.49/12,244.02 = 5,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.49x = 12,244.02 × 5,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.49x = 62,394,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394,343.79/8,872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.33

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