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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.97, 12,246.71 and 5,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.97, 12,246.71 and 5,097.75 is: 7,035.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.97 : 12,246.71 = 5,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.97/12,246.71 = 5,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.97x = 12,246.71 × 5,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.97x = 62,430,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,430,665.90/8,873.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.26

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