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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.14, 12,244.53 and 5,093.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.14, 12,244.53 and 5,093.65 is: 7,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.14 : 12,244.53 = 5,093.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.14/12,244.53 = 5,093.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.14x = 12,244.53 × 5,093.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.14x = 62,369,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,369,350.23/8,873.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.01

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