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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.48, 12,244.95 and 5,094.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.48, 12,244.95 and 5,094.02 is: 7,029.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.48 : 12,244.95 = 5,094.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.48/12,244.95 = 5,094.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.48x = 12,244.95 × 5,094.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.48x = 62,376,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376,020.20/8,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.49

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