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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.72, 12,246.36 and 5,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.72, 12,246.36 and 5,097.52 is: 7,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.72 : 12,246.36 = 5,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.72/12,246.36 = 5,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.72x = 12,246.36 × 5,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.72x = 62,426,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,426,065.03/8,873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.94

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