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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.88, 12,247.38 and 5,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.88, 12,247.38 and 5,289 is: 7,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.88 : 12,247.38 = 5,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.88/12,247.38 = 5,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.88x = 12,247.38 × 5,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.88x = 64,776,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,776,392.82/8,873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.67

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