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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.97, 12,245.33 and 5,096.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.97, 12,245.33 and 5,096.75 is: 7,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.97 : 12,245.33 = 5,096.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.97/12,245.33 = 5,096.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.97x = 12,245.33 × 5,096.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.97x = 62,411,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411,360.19/8,872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.87

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