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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.93, 12,251.73 and 5,521.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.93, 12,251.73 and 5,521.31 is: 7,622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.93 : 12,251.73 = 5,521.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.93/12,251.73 = 5,521.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.93x = 12,251.73 × 5,521.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.93x = 67,645,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,645,599.37/8,873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.96

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