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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.96, 13,297.44 and 5,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.96, 13,297.44 and 5,173.12 is: 7,752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.96 : 13,297.44 = 5,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.96/13,297.44 = 5,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.96x = 13,297.44 × 5,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.96x = 68,789,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,789,252.81/8,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.68

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