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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.42, 12,245.92 and 5,147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.42, 12,245.92 and 5,147.42 is: 7,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.42 : 12,245.92 = 5,147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.42/12,245.92 = 5,147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.42x = 12,245.92 × 5,147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.42x = 63,034,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,034,819.43/8,873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.78

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