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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.16, 12,246.86 and 5,097.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.16, 12,246.86 and 5,097.33 is: 7,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.16 : 12,246.86 = 5,097.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.16/12,246.86 = 5,097.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.16x = 12,246.86 × 5,097.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.16x = 62,426,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,426,286.88/8,874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.61

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