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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.33, 12,245.13 and 5,096.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.33, 12,245.13 and 5,096.90 is: 7,033.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.33 : 12,245.13 = 5,096.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.33/12,245.13 = 5,096.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.33x = 12,245.13 × 5,096.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.33x = 62,412,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,412,233.71/8,873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.69

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