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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.88, 12,246.48 and 5,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.88, 12,246.48 and 5,096.66 is: 7,034.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.88 : 12,246.48 = 5,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.88/12,246.48 = 5,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.88x = 12,246.48 × 5,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.88x = 62,416,144.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,416,144.76/8,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.49

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