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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.96, 12,244.27 and 5,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.96, 12,244.27 and 5,093.50 is: 7,028.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.96 : 12,244.27 = 5,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.96/12,244.27 = 5,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.96x = 12,244.27 × 5,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.96x = 62,366,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,366,189.25/8,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.79

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