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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.06, 12,244.86 and 5,097.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.06, 12,244.86 and 5,097.39 is: 7,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.06 : 12,244.86 = 5,097.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.06/12,244.86 = 5,097.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.06x = 12,244.86 × 5,097.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.06x = 62,416,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,416,826.92/8,874.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.63

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