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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.68, 12,243.78 and 5,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.68, 12,243.78 and 5,095.24 is: 7,031.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.68 : 12,243.78 = 5,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.68/12,243.78 = 5,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.68x = 12,243.78 × 5,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.68x = 62,384,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,384,997.61/8,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.13

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