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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.44, 12,246.32 and 5,094.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.44, 12,246.32 and 5,094.95 is: 7,030.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.44 : 12,246.32 = 5,094.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.44/12,246.32 = 5,094.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.44x = 12,246.32 × 5,094.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.44x = 62,394,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394,366.41/8,874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.79

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